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Continuum of Interventions

8. Best Practices

Best practice around when to conduct and functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) includes: 

  • Conducting and FBA when there is a pattern of maladaptive behavior.
  • The current behavior program is not effective.
  • The student or others are at risk of harm
  • A more restricted placement, or more intensive intervention is being contemplated.

The FBA process can be proactive attempting to reduce and minimize those behaviors before it becomes a problem.