Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Support Plans for Work-Based Learning. (May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kittelman, Angus; Bromley, Katherine Wagner; Mazzotti, Valerie L.
• Is Part Of: Career development and transition for exceptional individuals. Volume 39:Number 2(2016)
• Page Start: 121
• Page End: 127
• Publication Date: 2016-05
• Subjects: secondary transition -- work-based learning -- post-school outcomes -- ecological assessments -- function-based approach -- functional behavioral assessments -- behavior support plans; Exceptional children -- Vocational education -- United States -- Periodicals; 371.95
• DOI: 10.1177/2165143416633682
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2165-1434

Abstract

Work experiences are linked to positive post-school outcomes for youth and young adults with disabilities. Unfortunately, students who struggle to manage conflict and challenges in work settings have a difficult time maintaining employment. Though ecological assessments are used to create supported work plans surrounding socially inappropriate behavior, some students may benefit from a more targeted function-based approach to addressing these behaviors in work settings. This article provides information about how functional behavioral assessments and behavior support plans, tools routinely used in schools, can be adapted for use in employment settings.