During the assessment process, we offer support in understanding Autism and by sharing and providing information and program options available for the child and family. Parents are strongly encouraged to be full partners in the collaborative process.

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) or Functional Analysis Assessment (FAA) are research-based assessments that provide a systematic method for determining the function of a problem behavior that is targeted for reduction. We conduct a thorough FBA/ FAA for each participant in order to investigate the relevant setting events, antecedents, and consequences that play a role in the presence and persistence of the problem behavior(s). Truly understanding why a child behaves the way he or she does is the first, best step to developing strategies to stop the behavior. Following an initial interview with parents/caregivers and prior records review, we perform a direct assessment that includes observing the participant, objectively defining, and coding behaviors and contiguous environmental events. Once all baseline data is collected, we proceed to interpreting the gathered data and formulating hypotheses about the function and reinforcement paradigms of problem behaviors. Whenever circumstances permit and if required, we may also empirically test the hypotheses using functional analysis.Information from the FBA/FAA is generally used to develop an individualized Behavior Treatment Plan that outlines the procedures for systematically reducing targeted behavioral excesses and teaching functionally equivalent replacement behaviors.