Research article summary (published 30 Aug 2007):

Comparing functional assessment methodologies: a quantitative synthesis.

Full Abstract

There has been much research concerning functional assessment over the past 20 years, but several important research considerations have yet to be explained. One is the comparison of different types of functional assessment (e.g., experimental functional analysis and non-experimental functional assessment). The current study aims to compare the different methodologies of functional assessment and their effectiveness in ascribing function to a target behavior and in the treatment selection that follows such an assessment. Quantitative synthesis data were used to answer questions regarding behavioral function, assessment type, and treatment effectiveness. Results indicate that assessment type can impact treatment effectiveness and that there is a relationship between behavior type and ascribed function.

Author information

Author/s: Herzinger, Caitlin V (CV); Campbell, Jonathan M (JM);

Affiliation: Department of Educational Psychology and Instructional Technology, University of Georgia, 610 Aderhold Hall, Athens, GA 30602, USA. cherzing1(-atsign-)aol.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Meta-Analysis

Journal: Journal of autism and developmental disorders (J Autism Dev Disord), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Sep; vol 37 (issue 8) : pp 1430-45

Dates: Created 2007/08/13; Completed 2007/12/10;

PMID: 17004118, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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Adolescent Adult Aggression - psychology Autistic Disorder - diagnosis; psychology; therapy Behavior Therapy Child Child Behavior Disorders - diagnosis; psychology; therapy Child, Preschool

Cues Humans Interpersonal Relations Mental Retardation - diagnosis; psychology; therapy Middle Aged Personal Construct Theory Social Behavior Treatment Outcome

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