Indirect Assessment Scoring Forms - Single Behavior, Informant & Setting

Our Indirect Assessment Scoring Forms are designed to assist behavior analysts, therapists, and educators in conducting comprehensive assessments of behaviors. These forms include tools for Single Behavior, Informant & Setting assessments, along with standardized scales such as the Motivation Assessment Scale-II (MAS-II), Questions About Behavioral Function (QABF), and the Functional Analysis Screening Tool (FAST). These forms streamline the assessment process, ensuring accurate data collection and facilitating informed decision-making in behavior intervention planning.

Comprehensive Tools: Includes forms for Single Behavior, Informant & Setting assessments, MAS-II, QABF, and FAST.

• User-Friendly Design: Clear and organized layout for easy recording and scoring.
• Detailed Instructions: Step-by-step guidance on how to use each form effectively.
• Standardized Scales: Utilizes MAS-II, QABF, and FAST for reliable and validated behavior assessment.
• Digital Format: Easily downloadable and printable, suitable for various settings.

About Indirect Assessments: Indirect assessments involve gathering information about a behavior through interviews, questionnaires, and rating scales, rather than direct observation. These assessments provide insights into the possible functions and factors influencing a behavior, helping in the development of effective intervention strategies.

Single Behavior Assessment: Focuses on evaluating a specific behavior by gathering detailed information about its frequency, duration, and context. This form helps in identifying patterns and potential triggers associated with the behavior.

• Advantages:

  • Provides detailed insights into a specific behavior.
  • Helps in identifying patterns and potential triggers.

• Disadvantages:

  • May not capture the full range of behaviors exhibited by the individual.
  • Relies on accurate recall and reporting by informants.

Informant & Setting Assessment: Collects information from individuals who interact with the subject and from various settings where the behavior occurs. This comprehensive approach ensures a holistic understanding of the behavior across different environments and informants.

• Advantages:

  • Offers a comprehensive view of the behavior across different settings and informants.
  • Helps in identifying environmental factors that may influence the behavior.

• Disadvantages:

  • May require significant time and effort to gather information from multiple sources.
  • Dependent on the accuracy and reliability of informant reports.

Motivation Assessment Scale-II (MAS-II): A standardized tool used to identify the motivations behind a behavior. It helps in understanding whether a behavior is maintained by attention, tangible rewards, sensory feedback, or escape from demands.

• Advantages:

  • Provides a validated measure of behavioral motivations.
  • Easy to administer and score.

• Disadvantages:

  • May not capture all possible motivations for a behavior.
  • Dependent on informant accuracy.

Questions About Behavioral Function (QABF): A questionnaire designed to identify the function of a behavior, such as attention, escape, non-social, physical, or tangible factors. This tool is useful in developing targeted intervention strategies.

• Advantages:

  • Offers a clear framework for understanding the function of a behavior.
  • Easy to administer and interpret.

• Disadvantages:

  • May not capture all nuances of behavioral functions.
  • Relies on informant reporting.

Functional Analysis Screening Tool (FAST): A quick screening tool used to identify the potential functions of a behavior. FAST helps in determining whether behaviors are maintained by social attention, escape, sensory stimulation, or tangible rewards.

• Advantages:

  • Efficient and quick to administer.
  • Provides a preliminary understanding of behavioral functions.

• Disadvantages:

  • Provides only a preliminary assessment and may require further analysis.
  • Dependent on informant accuracy.

Example Uses:

• Behavior Function Identification: Determine the underlying functions of challenging behaviors.
• Intervention Planning: Develop targeted behavior intervention plans based on assessment results.
• Progress Monitoring: Track changes in behavior functions and motivations over time.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear, evidence-based reports to parents, caregivers, and other stakeholders.