The assessment of challenging behavior exhibited by people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities is essential for the planning of prevention and intervention …

Researchers have developed and evaluated procedural modifications to the functional
analysis (FA) to improve its efficiency and safety while maintaining its precision. A …

The literature on leadership and personal competencies exhibits limitations in terms of
construct definition, behavior specifications and valid theory-based measuring strategies. An …

Inappropriate mealtime behavior (IMB) is a class of food refusal behavior that is commonly
observed in children with neurodevelopmental disorders or avoidant/restrictive food intake …

Functional analysis (FA) methodology is a well-established standard for identifying the
precise conditions that evoke and maintain problem behavior, thus leading to effective …

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are characterized by a heterogeneous
presentation of symptoms. A thorough assessment is needed for clinicians to identify …

Indirect assessments involve collecting information from informants to inform hypotheses
about the functions of challenging behavior, which may then be used to inform functional …

Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience higher rates of anxiety,
depression, and poor overall well-being, particularly when their child also engages in …