Request a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)

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Published: Sep. 4, 2024Updated: Oct. 9, 2024

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Age< 3 years

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A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) can give your entire IEP team insights onto how to best address behavior concerns and what supports to write into the IEP.

Why

If you want your child's IEP to include a behavior support plan, an FBA provides data that the IEP can draw on to create the plan.

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Curated by our research team, signed off by experts and parents alike, guides walk you through the entire process, step-by-step. They cover common pitfalls and how to navigate complexities in order to accomplish your goal.

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Request an educational assessment

A parent can request an assessment of their child at any time. Follow these tips for asking the school for an assessment in the area you’re concerned about.

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Review my child’s educational assessments

A thorough assessment of your child is the key to creating a strong IEP that accurately reflects their goals, strengths, and areas of need. Make sense of the many assessments your child has undergone at school so that you can attend their IEP meeting with confidence.

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