DSRS8131 Positive Behaviour Support: Assessment and Functional Analysis

Dr Alinka Fisher

2020

4.5

On Campus
1 x 2-hour lecture weekly
1 x 1.5-hour workshop weekly

Distance Online
2 x 2-hour online lecture fortnightly
2 x 1.5-hour online exercises fortnightly

Students are expected to have clear verbal and written communication, individually and in group settings, and be able to use online databases to find evidence-based resources.

Students are also expected to demonstrate critical thinking in problem solving and applying new knowledge to case examples. Students are also expected to have basic knowledge regarding person-centred practice.

Assignment(s), Online activities, Tutorial participation and presentation, Test(s)

Within this topic, we will explore the foundations of comprehensive Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans for individuals living with disabilities in community-based settings. We will review principles of learning, and the steps involved in conducting assessment and functional analysis. This will include indirect and direct assessment methods, developing and testing hypotheses, and goal setting.

The aim of this topic is to enable graduates to conduct individualised functional behaviour assessment and analysis for individuals with complex behaviour support needs in partnership with key stakeholders.

On completion of this topic, students will be expected to be able to:

Determine appropriate indirect and direct assessment methods to determine factors influencing the occurrence of behaviours of concern
Compile and critically interpret assessment data to explain operant behaviours using the four-term contingency model
Formulate and test data-based hypotheses to determine the function of behaviours of concern for individuals with complex support needs
Present functional behaviour assessments using professional language that is accessible to key stakeholders.

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2020 are no longer published.

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