Affiliation:
1. College of Education University of Washington Seattle Washington USA
2. Center for Applied Behavior Analysis Los Angeles California USA
3. Department of Psychology Utah State University Logan Utah USA
Abstract
AbstractFunctional analysis (FA) methodology has been deemed the best practice in the field of applied behavior analysis. The data collected in an FA allows behavior analysts to develop the most effective and ethical behavior interventions. With the diagnosis for individuals with autism on the rise along with the forecast of adults who will need support, it may be time to take stock of the available literature. The purpose of this review was to evaluate the behavior analytic research over the last 25 years (1997–2022) on FA and treatment for adults who engage in severe problem behavior. Utilizing specific inclusion and exclusion criteria resulted in the identification of 28 articles. These articles were examined across participant characteristics, target behavior, FA type, FA settings, interventions, generalization, and maintenance. Implications on adult FA and treatment are discussed along with recommendations for practitioners who desire to support this population.
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health,Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous),Clinical Psychology,Developmental and Educational Psychology
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