Functional Assessment Strategies to Prevent and Remediate Challenging Behavior in School Settings

Written for special and general educators, consultants, therapists, administrators, and families who work with students and children with behavior concerns,Functional Assessment: Strategies to Prevent and Remediate Challenging Behavior in School Settingspresents a functional assessment model based on a naturalistic and team-based approach in averting and resolving inappropriate behavior in school settings. Taking a comprehensive and positive approach to managing behavior, this practical book provides useful applications to assist education professionals and families in selecting detailed interventions to address challenging behavior. Through these positive interventions, appropriate behavior is supported, replacing challenging behavior. The second edition: Discusses inappropriate behavior at all ages, in various activities, and for students and children with and without disabilities. Includes cases study examples of students with challenging behavior in several types of school situations. Explains challenging behavior and functional assessment and describes the triggers and supports for behavior. Presents suggestions and tips for selecting and implementing function-based interventions. Provides guidelines for program implementation and consultation when working with other education professionals.Chandler, Lynette K. is the author of 'Functional Assessment Strategies to Prevent and Remediate Challenging Behavior in School Settings', published 2005 under ISBN 9780131916579 and ISBN 0131916572.