FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT
A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is a crucial tool used to understand why a child or adult exhibits specific behaviors in certain situations. A well-constructed FBA uses multiple methods to identify the underlying causes of behavioral challenges. This process typically includes several observation sessions in the individual’s natural environment—such as home, school, or work—along with input from parents, caregivers, or staff. The goal is to gather accurate information about behavior in context to design targeted strategies for improvement.
Based on the findings of the FBA, a Behavior Support Plan (BSP) is developed. This plan outlines evidence-based behavior modification techniques and redirection strategies designed to reduce or eliminate challenging behaviors while promoting positive, functional alternatives.
For school-aged children, when developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP), the FBA must be conducted in the school environment. The information gathered is used to create IEP goals, and the resulting Behavior Support Plan is integrated directly into the child’s IEP to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
Each client receives a written FBA along with a comprehensive BSP, providing a clear, individualized roadmap to support meaningful behavioral progress.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
"Tyrrea Graves is an excellent behavioral health practitioner and educator. She has the unique ability to hold space in supporting the children and families with whom she works while also successfully navigating systems that pose challenges for families living with autism. She is a talented behavioral analyst and values the strengths and expertise of the families with whom she works. Her work is exemplary and serves as a model for other practitioners to emulate."
"We may not look at a child’s diagnosed with autism as a disability, but what their abilities are and how we can help them best."