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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP - the FBA sounds like what we need.  Many thanks.[/quote]

FBA is a good idea for the current classroom.  But if this is an ongoing issue or becomes one, an fba is like a band aid.[/quote]

Not true. It can take several tries to get the right FBA. If it's a well done FBA and really pinpoints the causes or triggers for the behaviors then the BIP should work. It may take a long time for the child to learn the skills in the BIP if skills are required but at least you'll be addressing the right thing.

MCPS tends to have guidance counselors do FBAs and they make up why the child has a behavior. For them it's just more paperwork they have to legally fill out. This can be VERY dangerous and can make the behaviors worse. Make sure you have someone with experience doing this. You should probably hire a private BCBA although even with them you can't be guaranteed that they will find the cause.

We worked with two different ones and one was nice and thoughtful, but couldn't figure it out despite. The second was very insightful and she knew what was going on after one observation and from talking to the teachers and with us. We did keep an ABC log which is key. The behaviors were gone basically overnight. 
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