Guest guest Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 In a message dated 10/30/03 2:06:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, JanisG213@... writes: > Hi, > Does anyone know if an FBA can only be done for kids with IEPs or can it be > done for any kid? My 6 yr old is getting bad marks in conduct in music (!) > and > I would like to know why this is happening. He is generally a well-behaved > kid. > > Janis > I t depends on what your state policy is regarding assessments. Speaking of 2 states I know of from personal experience: In MD, for example, you can request an Assessment (in writing) , but the staff then meets to decide whether the assessment is warranted. If they decide it isn't, YOU the parent need to got to DP to protest. In CA it's the other way around - put the request for an assessment in writing - then the school MUST do it or go to DP to prove it isn't warranted. To find of the policy in your state, call the State Dept of Ed Special Ed Dept. - Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Thanks for your help, Debbie! I appreciate it! You mentioned that the Autism Consultant at your school is a PhD and a Board Certified Behavior Consultant. I've been told that the person who originally came up with the plan for my son that I strongly objected to is a "certified Behavior Consultant," but not a PhD. This may be a dumb question (but I can't seem to get the answers from the school), but do you happen to know what Board certifies Behavior Consultants? Yours has a PhD, and that's what I want. This lady they have for my son doesn't have that. And, she tried to implement a negative plan without my knowledge or consent. So, I don't want her as part of the formal FBA they are going to want to do on him. Thanks again for your help. --Suzanne -----Original Message----- From: ddzlaw@... Sent: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 9:40 AM Subject: [ ] Re: FBA We recently requested one for our son who is in second grade. We requested it after a telephone conference with his regular education teacher. She reported that he had difficulty paying attention, listening to instructions, making noises in class, and sometimes wandering the room. All of these behaviors were inconsistent (i.e., some days he's fine and other days he's not). She agreed that his behaviors were interferring with his learning and that the current behavior program wasn't working well. We delivered a request for an FBA in writing setting forth our concerns. In our letter we gave permission to conduct the FBA. The FBA is currently being conducted by school personnel under the diretion/supervision of the school's autism consultant (PhD and Board Certified Behavior Consultant). From talking with other parents, I understand that some local consultants can also perform (or supervise) the FBA. The school has set up a meeting in early November to discuss the results of the FBA and develop a behavior plan. Thanks. Debbie > > Hi, everyone -- > > Has anyone ever had the school do a functional behavioral assessment on your child? If so, and if you don't mind sharing (either on or off list), why did it need to be done, and who did the school have do it (was it at least a child psychiatrist or psychologist?)? > > Thanks for your help. > > --Suzanne > __________________________________________________________ ___ > Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. > Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Hi Suzanne, You may find the information you need at the website for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board at www.bacb.com. A professional does not necessarily need to be certified by the board to perform a Functional Behavioral Assessment, but the person does need training. Although, the credentialing probably indicates that the person does have a bit of experience. Some teachers perform Functional Behavioral Assessments on a regular basis. However, a Functional (Behavioral) Analysis is a little bit different in that certification is a necessity because it is conducted within an experimental design (like in a research study.) An unqualified person may cause more harm than good in performing a Functional Analysis. If you look on the above website, you can see the requirements for becoming certified (there are certain classes plus experience requirements- it is my understanding that PHD is not necessarily required.) I hope this helps! Good luck! e (Special Ed Student) ---- SBShaft@... wrote: > Thanks for your help, Debbie! I appreciate it! > > You mentioned that the Autism Consultant at your school is a PhD and a Board Certified Behavior Consultant. I've been told that the person who originally came up with the plan for my son that I strongly objected to is a " certified Behavior Consultant, " but not a PhD. This may be a dumb question (but I can't seem to get the answers from the school), but do you happen to know what Board certifies Behavior Consultants? Yours has a PhD, and that's what I want. This lady they have for my son doesn't have that. And, she tried to implement a negative plan without my knowledge or consent. So, I don't want her as part of the formal FBA they are going to want to do on him. > > Thanks again for your help. > > --Suzanne > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ddzlaw@... > > Sent: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 9:40 AM > Subject: [ ] Re: FBA > > > We recently requested one for our son who is in second grade. We > requested it after a telephone conference with his regular education > teacher. She reported that he had difficulty paying attention, > listening to instructions, making noises in class, and sometimes > wandering the room. All of these behaviors were inconsistent (i.e., > some days he's fine and other days he's not). She agreed that his > behaviors were interferring with his learning and that the current > behavior program wasn't working well. > > We delivered a request for an FBA in writing setting forth our > concerns. In our letter we gave permission to conduct the FBA. The > FBA is currently being conducted by school personnel under the > diretion/supervision of the school's autism consultant (PhD and > Board Certified Behavior Consultant). From talking with other > parents, I understand that some local consultants can also perform > (or supervise) the FBA. > > The school has set up a meeting in early November to discuss the > results of the FBA and develop a behavior plan. > > Thanks. > Debbie > > > > > > Hi, everyone -- > > > > Has anyone ever had the school do a functional behavioral > assessment on your child? If so, and if you don't mind sharing > (either on or off list), why did it need to be done, and who did the > school have do it (was it at least a child psychiatrist or > psychologist?)? > > > > Thanks for your help. > > > > --Suzanne > > > __________________________________________________________ > ___ > > Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and > security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from > across the web, free AOL Mail and more. > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Suzanne, I have some handouts from my courses - let me look for them and will get back with you. I can make copis and mail them... Or if you want to come to my house this Sat night for a little while while we have the first foundation meeting, I could show you all the stuff/books I have. Just let me know... we are meeting at 7 pm. Take care, laurenesweet@... wrote: Hi Suzanne,You may find the information you need at the website for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board at www.bacb.com. A professional does not necessarily need to be certified by the board to perform a Functional Behavioral Assessment, but the person does need training. Although, the credentialing probably indicates that the person does have a bit of experience. Some teachers perform Functional Behavioral Assessments on a regular basis.However, a Functional (Behavioral) Analysis is a little bit different in that certification is a necessity because it is conducted within an experimental design (like in a research study.) An unqualified person may cause more harm than good in performing a Functional Analysis. If you look on the above website, you can see the requirements for becoming certified (there are certain classes plus experience requirements- it is my understanding that PHD is not necessarily required.)I hope this helps! Good luck!e(Special Ed Student)---- SBShaftaol wrote: > Thanks for your help, Debbie! I appreciate it!> > You mentioned that the Autism Consultant at your school is a PhD and a Board Certified Behavior Consultant. I've been told that the person who originally came up with the plan for my son that I strongly objected to is a "certified Behavior Consultant," but not a PhD. This may be a dumb question (but I can't seem to get the answers from the school), but do you happen to know what Board certifies Behavior Consultants? Yours has a PhD, and that's what I want. This lady they have for my son doesn't have that. And, she tried to implement a negative plan without my knowledge or consent. So, I don't want her as part of the formal FBA they are going to want to do on him. > > Thanks again for your help.> > --Suzanne > > > -----Original Message-----> From: ddzlaw@...> > Sent: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 9:40 AM> Subject: [ ] Re: FBA> > > We recently requested one for our son who is in second grade. We > requested it after a telephone conference with his regular education > teacher. She reported that he had difficulty paying attention, > listening to instructions, making noises in class, and sometimes > wandering the room. All of these behaviors were inconsistent (i.e., > some days he's fine and other days he's not). She agreed that his > behaviors were interferring with his learning and that the current > behavior program wasn't working well.> > We delivered a request for an FBA in writing setting forth our > concerns. In our letter we gave permission to conduct the FBA. The > FBA is currently being conducted by school personnel under the > diretion/supervision of the school's autism consultant (PhD and > Board Certified Behavior Consultant). From talking with other > parents, I understand that some local consultants can also perform > (or supervise) the FBA. > > The school has set up a meeting in early November to discuss the > results of the FBA and develop a behavior plan.> > Thanks.> Debbie> > > >> > Hi, everyone --> > > > Has anyone ever had the school do a functional behavioral > assessment on your child? If so, and if you don't mind sharing > (either on or off list), why did it need to be done, and who did the > school have do it (was it at least a child psychiatrist or > psychologist?)?> > > > Thanks for your help.> > > > --Suzanne > > > __________________________________________________________> ___> > Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and > security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from > across the web, free AOL Mail and more.> >> > > > __________________________________________________________> Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 I will have this FBA stuff together by Saturday for sure. Suzanne, I will try to make copies for you asap, but can not guarantee mailing tomorrow. It's a school day tomorrow....let me email you off list so maybe we can meet somewhere and I can give the stuff to you if you needed it by Friday.... C M <picklespaw@...> wrote: - The school is supposed to be doing an FBA with Bobby soon, so would you mind making copies for me, too? I'll see you come Saturday! Chris> > >> > > Hi, everyone --> > > > > > Has anyone ever had the school do a functional behavioral > > assessment on your child? If so, and if you don't mind sharing > > (either on or off list), why did it need to be done, and who did the > > school have do it (was it at least a child psychiatrist or > > psychologist?)?> > > > > > Thanks for your help.> > > > > > --Suzanne > > > > > __________________________________________________________> > ___> > > Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and > > security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from > > across the web, free AOL Mail and more.> > >> > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________> > Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.> > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Small Business.> How low will we go? Check out Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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