FBA & Assessments

Overview

Classroom Pulse provides a comprehensive suite of Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) tools designed to help educators and behavior analysts identify the function of challenging behaviors. These tools follow BCBA-aligned methodologies and generate data that can inform effective Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

FBA Interview Generator

The FBA Interview Generator creates customized interview protocols based on the student's profile and the behaviors you're assessing. It uses AI to generate contextually relevant questions and analyze responses for function indicators.

Interview Types

How to Conduct an FBA Interview

1. 1

   Select a Student

   Navigate to Assessments → FBA Interviewand select the student you're assessing from the dropdown menu.

2. 2

   Choose Target Behavior

   Select the specific behavior you want to assess. The interview questions will be customized based on this behavior's operational definition.

3. 3

   Select Interview Type

   Choose Quick Screening, Focused, or Comprehensive based on your needs and time available.

4. 4

   Select Respondent Type

   Indicate who you're interviewing: Teacher, Parent/Guardian, Student, or Paraprofessional. Questions adapt based on the respondent's perspective.

5. 5

   Conduct the Interview

   Work through the generated questions, recording responses. The AI tracks patterns as you go.

6. 6

   Review AI Analysis

   After completing the interview, review the AI-generated function hypothesis and supporting evidence.

Trial-Based Functional Analysis (TBFA)

TBFA is a structured method for testing function hypotheses through brief trial pairs. Each pair includes a control condition (function not available) and a test condition (function available), allowing you to observe differential responding.

Key Concepts

Creating a TBFA Session

1. 1

   Navigate to TBFA

   Go to TBFA from the main navigation menu.

2. 2

   Create New Session

   Click New Session and select the student.

3. 3

   Define Target Behavior

   Enter a clear operational definition of the behavior you're assessing.

4. 4

   Select Functions to Test

   Choose which functions to test: Attention, Escape, Tangible, and/or Automatic.

5. 5

   Configure Session Parameters

   Set trial duration, ITI (inter-trial interval), and safety thresholds.

6. 6

   Review Scripts

   The system generates condition-specific scripts. Review and customize if needed.

Running Trial Pairs

Interpreting Results

ABC Data Collection

ABC (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) data collection is the foundation of functional assessment. It helps identify patterns in what happens before and after behaviors, providing crucial context for understanding function.

Recording ABC Data

Using Quick Log for ABC Data

1. 1

   Open Quick Log

   Press Q or tap the Quick Log button from any screen.

2. 2

   Select Student & Behavior

   Choose the student and the behavior that occurred.

3. 3

   Expand ABC Fields

   Click Show ABC Details to reveal antecedent and consequence fields.

4. 4

   Record Context

   Select or type the antecedent (what happened before) and consequence (what happened after).

5. 5

   Add Optional Details

   Include setting, time, duration, and any notes for additional context.

Preference Assessments

Preference assessments help identify items, activities, and interactions that may serve as effective reinforcers for behavior intervention plans. Classroom Pulse supports multiple assessment methods.

Assessment Types

Conducting a Preference Assessment

1. 1

   Navigate to Assessments

   Go to Assessments → Preference from the navigation menu.

2. 2

   Select Student

   Choose the student you're assessing.

3. 3

   Choose Assessment Type

   Select the appropriate method based on student abilities and context.

4. 4

   Complete Assessment

   Work through the assessment items, recording responses.

5. 5

   Review Results

   View the ranked preference list and category breakdown.

Reinforcer Assessments

While preference assessments identify what students like, reinforcer assessments validate which items actually function as reinforcers (increase behavior when delivered contingently).

Reinforcer Inventory

The reinforcer inventory tracks all identified reinforcers for a student, including:

• Item/activity name and category
• Delivery method (token, immediate, activity break)
• Satiation risk (high, medium, low)
• Effectiveness rating over time
• Notes on optimal use conditions

Effectiveness Tracking

Track how well each reinforcer works over time to identify satiation and maintain a current menu of effective options.

Function Hypothesis Development

Classroom Pulse uses AI to synthesize data from multiple sources and generate evidence-based function hypotheses. This feature combines:

Hypothesis Report Components

Complete FBA Workflow

Follow this recommended workflow for a comprehensive functional behavior assessment: