Assignment Instructions
**Assignment Title:** Functional Behavior Assessment & Prioritization
Report
**Objective:** To evaluate challenging behaviors and propose evidence-
based interventions.
**Scenario:** You are an ABA specialist developing a behavioral intervention
plan for an 8-year-old client diagnosed with Autism.
**Requirements:**
- Identify and define three targeted behaviors based on case data.
- Prioritize interventions using Functional Behavior Assessment tools.
- Propose reinforcement strategies aligned with client needs.
**Formatting:** APA, 4–5 pages, minimum three scholarly references.
**Submission:** Submit via the Capella Applied Behavior Analysis portal.
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Prioritizing Behavior
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PSY7712 Behavior Analytic Assessments
Prioritizing Behavior
Understanding behavior is a pivotal part of Applied Behavior Analysis even
more so we as professionals we must learn to address targeted behaviors
within the community in accordance with the BACB guidelines. Targeting
behavior for change is done through
a Functional Behavior Assessment. In this assignment identifying targeted
behaviors and their effect on a client’s skill development is necessary to
replace the targeted behavior with a more appropriate behavior that is
socially acceptable. All behaviors must be observable, measurable, and
clearly defined so that intervention can successfully take place.
Selection of Target Behaviors
The behaviors that will be targeted for Jonathan are Self Injurious Behavior,
Elopement and Refusal to follow directions. Jonathan is an 8-year-old child
that has been diagnosed with Autism at the age of 4. Jonathan receives
services for his behaviors three times a week at home and once in the
classroom environment. In class Johnathn’s teacher has observed Jonathan
rising from his seat during multiple instruction sessions and leaving the
room to try and exit to go to the playground. Jonathan has also been
observed calling out to ask questions while another student is talking to the
