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To gain a well-rounded understanding of behavior patterns and hypothesize their underlying functions, consider employing these indirect assessment methods during a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) or any analysis seeking to explain behavior: Functional Analysis Screening Tool (FAST)Questions About Behavioral Function (QABF)Motivational Assessment Scale (MAS)Functional Assessment Interview (FAI)Greg Hanley's Functional Assessment Interview All 5 resources are *editable* Google Forms.These ass

The Functional Analysis Screening Tool (FAST) is an indirect assessment that helps an interventionist determine the function of (or motivation for) the challenging behavior. This Google Form version of the FAST can be given to parents/teachers to complete independently or virtually while their screen is shared with you. The form is editable and can be easily adapted to be given to teachers.Upon downloading the FAST Google Form, you will receive your own copy that automatically generates in your

The Motivational Assessment Scale (MAS) is an indirect assessment that helps an interventionist determine the function of (or motivation for) the challenging behavior. This Google Form version of the MAS can be given to teachers and/or parents/caregivers to complete independently. One form is completed for each maladaptive behavior.Upon downloading the MAS Google Form, you will receive your own copy that automatically generates in your Google Drive. You are then free to edit the form as you see

The Questions About Behavioral Function (QABF) is an indirect assessment that helps an interventionist determine the function of (or motivation for) the challenging behavior. This Google Form version of the QABF can be given to parents/teachers to complete independently or virtually while their screen is shared with you. The form is editable and can be easily adapted to be given to teachers.Upon downloading the QABF Google Form, you will receive your own copy that automatically generates in your

Greg Hanley's Functional Assessment Interview (FAI) is an indirect assessment that helps an interventionist determine the function of (or motivation for) the challenging behavior. This Google Form version of Hanley's FAI can be given to parents/teachers to complete independently or virtually while their screen is shared with you. The form is editable and can be easily adapted to be given to teachers.Upon downloading Hanley's FAI Google Form, you will receive your own copy that automatically gene

This 14-paged Google Slide provides 10+ different ABC (Antecedent - > Behavior - > Consequence) Data Collection Sheets. ABC data can be used by behaviorists, teachers, or interventionists to determine the function of a behavior. The data collection forms provided in the Google Slides can be edited and adapted to fit the needs of your students or clients. Once you download this resource, you will be given a copy of the slides and you can edit them as much as you please. Example of whe

The Functional Assessment Interview (FAI) is an indirect assessment that helps an interventionist determine the function of (or motivation for) the challenging behavior. This Google Form version of the FAI can be given to parents/caregivers to complete independently or virtually while their screen is shared with you. The form is editable and can be easily adapted to be given to teachers.Upon downloading the FAI Google Form, you will receive your own copy that automatically generates in your Goog

Beat the Summer Boredom: 150+ Fun & Engaging Activities for Kids (Pre-K to Grade 5) Looking for creative ways to keep your students or children entertained and learning all summer long?This jam-packed resource is your ultimate summer survival guide, featuring over 150+ engaging activities that cater to a variety of interests and age groups (Pre-K to Grade 5). Here's what you'll find inside:Endless Summer Fun: Explore a diverse range of activities categorized by type: Cooking, Sensory/Science,

This Supervisee Self-Evaluation & Competency Assessment is a comprehensive tool aligned with the BACB 6th Edition Test Content Outline. It allows BCBA supervisees and supervisors to systematically evaluate skill development across all major content areas using a clear 0–3 rating scale. Perfect for: ✔ BCBA & BCaBA supervision ✔ Fieldwork tracking ✔ Exam preparation ✔ Ongoing competency-based feedback The tracker includes all task list domains (A–I) with space for multiple evaluation dates, making

Understanding Your Child’s Treatment Plan (ABA): A Parent-Friendly GuideABA treatment plans can feel overwhelming, full of jargon, and hard to interpret—but they don’t have to be. This clear, parent-friendly guide was designed to help caregivers understand what their child’s treatment plan actually means, what to look for, and how to feel confident being part of the process. Instead of just explaining terms, this resource helps you connect the plan to real life—your routines, your goals, and yo

Questions to Ask Your BCBA: A Parent-Friendly GuideSupporting your child through ABA shouldn’t feel confusing or overwhelming. Knowing what to ask—and what to listen for—can make a huge difference in the quality of care your child receives. This parent-friendly guide was created to help caregivers feel more confident, informed, and involved when working with their BCBA. It goes beyond a simple list of questions by helping you understand what strong, collaborative, and meaningful support should a

Stop Guessing, Start Assessing: A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) Checklist for Busy Educators Feeling overwhelmed by challenging student behaviors? This FBA Checklist is here to help! This downloadable resource provides a clear and concise roadmap for conducting a thorough functional behavior assessment (FBA) – all in one convenient checklist format!What's Included:Comprehensive FBA Checklist: A step-by-step guide covering all key aspects of an FBA, from gathering background information to

ABA can feel overwhelming for families—especially when everything sounds like jargon. This one-page guide was created to make things simpler. “ABA Terms, Translated: A Parent-Friendly Guide” breaks down common ABA language into clear, everyday explanations so caregivers can better understand their child’s services and feel more confident being part of the process. This resource is designed with real families in mind—simple, respectful, and actually useful. What’s Included1-page printable PDFEas

This resource can be edited to include the behavioral IEP goals of your student(s). The student will provide a hard copy of this resource to their teacher after each class period, providing an opportunity for the teacher to give feedback surrounding the goals and allowing for the student to reflect and develop/maintain accountability. The chart also tracks "points" that can be exchanged for preferred items/activities (i.e., iPad time, extra time in the gym), escape from task demands (i.e., home

Get to Know You: A Skittle Blast Off! (Icebreaker Activity for All Ages) Looking for a fun and colorful way to break the ice at the beginning of the year?Look no further than "Get to Know You: A Skittle Blast Off!" This engaging icebreaker activity uses everyone's favorite candy (Skittles!) to spark conversation and help students learn about each other in a lighthearted way. What's Included:Instructions: Easy-to-follow instructions for setting up and running the activity.Colorful Skittle Chart:

This Google Slide Download will include a 22-slide lesson on blurting out and raising your hand in the school setting. The lesson was designed for general education students grades 1-4, but can be applicable to other grades or populations if modified. Lesson Objectives:By the end of this lesson, SWBAT define “blurting out” and “raising my hand.” By the end of this lesson, SWBAT describe the importance of raising your hand in school. Lesson Structure:Knowledge Check Questions Choose 1 (or more)

This Google Slide includes 30 emotion/feeling identification worksheets for students. Before an individual can form a repertoire of coping skills to use when confronted with tough emotions (the goal!), the individual must first be capable of identifying their emotions. These emotion ID worksheets can aid in developing the skills it takes to identify emotions in ourselves and in others. Basic emotions are targeted, and the worksheets can be used with elementary students of all ages.

This Google Slide download includes 15 templates for teachers to use when sending a positive behavior note home from school. Some notes are smaller and can be cut once printed, and others are larger and take up an entire 8.5 x 11 in. piece of paper. The larger notes can also be used virtually or electronically by inserting a text box.

This resource includes ~30~ different virtual token boards to use with students/clients. Some boards include 3 tokens until access to reinforcement, some include 5, and some include 10. The tokens/icons can be manipulated and moved around on the Google Slide as you share your computer screen with a student/client (via Zoom, Google Meet, Teams). These boards can be used for individual students/clients, small groups, and/or large groups. The boards are set up to say "______ is working for ____

This free resource is an editable ABC (Antecedent - > Behavior - > Consequence) Data Collection Sheet. ABC data can be used by behaviorists, teachers, or interventionists to determine the function of a behavior. The data collection forms provided in the Google Slides can be edited and adapted to fit the needs of your students or clients. Once you download this resource, you will be given a copy of the slides and you can edit them as much as you please.Example of when to use ABC data