Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) - A Caregiver Guide

A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is used in special education to create an individualized Positive Behavior Support Plan. FBAs are valuable tools for identifying why ‘challenging behavior’ occurs. FBAs are completed as part of an individualized Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP), also known as a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), to improve challenging behavior by promoting positive behavior and adjusting the environment to better support the child. This caregiver guide provides a brief overview of FBAs and what to expect during the FBA process.