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Clinical Application of Functional Analysis Methodology

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Functional analysis (FA) methodology is a well-established standard for assessment in applied behavior analysis research. Although used less commonly in clinical (nonresearch) application, the basic components of an FA can be adapted easily in many situations to facilitate the treatment of problem behavior. This article describes practical aspects of FA methodology and suggests ways that it can be incorporated into routine clinical work.

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    Brian A. Iwata

  2. University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA

    Claudia L. Dozier

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Preparation of this manuscript was supported in part by a grant from the Florida Agency on Persons with Disabilities.

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Iwata, B.A., Dozier, C.L. Clinical Application of Functional Analysis Methodology. Behav Analysis Practice 1, 3–9 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03391714

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