Course Code: REL-ABA-0-UBFAIBF
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Explain the rationale for the use of brief functional analysis.
Explain how to apply brief functional analyses for different behavioral issues.
Describe various iterations of brief functional analysis.
Outline:
Section 1: What Is Brief Functional Analysis?
The Introduction of Functional Analysis
Functional Analysis v. Functional Assessment
Gold Standard vs. Standard Practice
Perceived Barriers
Trust the Research and Yourself
Brief Functional Analyses
Possible Drawbacks to Brief Functional Analysis
Sorting Out the Research
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Applications of Brief Functional Analysis
Practical Reasons for Brief Functional Analysis
A General Framework for Brief Functional Analysis
An Analysis of Elopement
Behaviors Maintained by Automatic Reinforcement
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Iterations of Brief Functional Analysis
Individualizing the Analysis
Trial-Based Functional Analysis
Latency-Based Functional Analysis
Interview-Informed Synthesized Contingency Analysis
Identifying Precursor Behaviors
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Contributors
References
Reviewer: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant, and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large-scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports.
Subject Matter Expert: Rachel Rider, M.Ed., BCBA
Rachel Rider is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with 9 years of experience in the fields of autism and developmental disabilities. She has served as a clinical supervisor and clinical manager for multiple ABA agencies and worked in the Pediatric Feeding Disorders clinic at the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta, Georgia. She developed an ABA program from the ground up and assisted with developing a caregiver education program and has supervised many behavior technicians and supervisees in their fieldwork.
Writer: Kimberly Workman, MA
Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Analyst; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.