Functional analysis methodology focuses on the identification of variables that influence the
occurrence of problem behavior and has become a hallmark of contemporary approaches to …

This study examined the relative effectiveness of interventions based on a pre-intervention
functional behavioral assessment (FBA), compared to interventions not based on a pre …

Behavior consultants conducted functional analyses (FAs) via telehealth with 20 young
children with autism spectrum disorders between the ages of 29 and 80 months who …

A common finding in previous research is that problem behavior maintained by automatic
reinforcement continues to occur in the alone condition of a functional analysis (FA) …

Dependent variables in research on problem behavior typically are based on measures of
response repetition, but these measures may be problematic when behavior poses high risk …

The speed with which a functional analysis (FA) provides a convincing demonstration of the
variables that influence problem behavior may be termed efficiency. Multiple FA formats …

Experimental analysis procedures have been shown to be effective means for identifying the
environmental determinants of problem behaviors. A potential limitation of these procedures …

We describe the use of telemedicine by the Biobehavioral Service at the University of Iowa
Hospitals and Clinics to conduct brief functional analyses for children with developmental …

We evaluated the use of parent‐implemented brief functional analyses in the home with
coaching delivered via telehealth. Parents of 7 children with autism conducted functional …

We examined the extent to which variations in session duration affected the outcomes of
functional analyses. Forty‐six individuals, all diagnosed with mental retardation and referred …