FBA (Functional Behavioral Assessment)

An FBA is a process for understanding why a behavior happens, such as its underlying causes and what purpose it serves for the child. The results help the team plan supports.

Federal discipline rules call for an FBA in some situations, such as when a behavior is found to be a manifestation of the child's disability. The regulation does not define the steps of an FBA.

Also called: FBA, functional behavioral assessment, functional behavior assessment, behavior assessment