Challenging behavior restricts the opportunities of the individuals, and also affects the individuals’ health substantially. In this video, Dr. David Fischer will explain why challenging behaviors are more prevalent among individuals with ASD compared to typically developing children and explore the factors contributing to their development.

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is a cornerstone of how applied behavior analysis (ABA) approaches behavior management. The first step when conducting an FBA is to label and define the behavior. In this video, Dr. David Fischer will outline how to label and define behaviors and share tips for a strong operational definition.

In this video, Dr. David Fischer will outline various methods for measuring behavior and explain the rationale behind selecting each approach.

As the name suggests, Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) focuses on understanding the function of behavior. In this video, Dr. David Fischer will explain the four common functions of behavior.

In this video, Dr. David Fischer will discuss various methods for gathering information about behavior to determine its function.

When addressing challenging behaviors, people often ask, “How can I get this behavior to stop?” While reducing these behaviors is crucial, it is equally important to consider what replacement behavior you will teach the child. Teaching a new replacement behavior is part of what we call a Proactive Procedure. In this video, Dr. David Fischer will outline key steps for effectively teaching replacement behaviors.

Reactive strategies are often the first approach people consider when developing behavior management plans. While these strategies can be quite effective, they are typically not sufficient on their own to fully address challenging behaviors. In this video, Dr. David Fischer will discuss some of the most common reactive strategies used in behavior management.