Functional Behavioral Assessment
Teacher Interview Form
8. What usually happens after the behavior? Describe what happens according to adult(s), peers, and student
responses._____________________________________________________________________________________
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9. What is the likely function (intent) of the behavior; that is, why do you think the student behaves this way?
What does the student get or avoid? ______________________________________________________________
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10. What behavior(s) might serve the same function (see question 9) for the student that is appropriate within the
social/environmental context? ____________________________________________________________________
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11. What other information might contribute to creating an effective behavioral intervention plan (e.g., under
what conditions does the behavior not occur?) ______________________________________________________
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12. Who should be involved in the planning and implementation of the behavioral intervention plan? ___________
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Source: Gable, Quinn, Rutherford, & Howell (1998)