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Issue 4: Discovering the Reasons Behind Behaviors

Sometimes, kids communicate through actions that can be a little tricky. If this is something your family is experiencing, we might use a process called a Functional Behavior Assessment, or FBA for short. Think of it as becoming behavior detectives – it's like solving a mystery together! We want to understand why a certain behavior is happening so we can find the best ways to help your child thrive.

Here's how we team up to understand your child's behaviors:

Unlocking the "Why": Every action has a reason! Sometimes, kids are trying to get our attention (hey, we've all been there!) Sometimes they're trying to avoid something tricky or uncomfortable (like facing a fear!), and sometimes it's something else entirely. The FBA helps us figure out exactly what your child is trying to communicate through their behavior.

Putting the Clues Together: We gather information from a few different sources, like:

• Watching and Learning: We might observe your child in different situations to see what happens before, during, and after the behavior. This helps us spot any patterns or things that might be triggering the behavior.

• Your Insights Matter Most: You know your child best! We'll talk with you about the behavior, when it happens, and what you've already tried. 

Creating a Helpful Plan: Once we understand the "why" behind the behavior, we can create a personalized plan to teach your child new skills and find positive ways for them to get their needs met. This might involve teaching new ways to communicate, making changes to their environment, or offering different kinds of support.

The FBA is a team-up mission, and we'll be your trusty sidekicks every step of the way! Our goal is to help your child learn, grow, and develop awesome new coping strategies – like learning new powers!