Understanding the Purpose of Challenging Behavior A Guide to Conducting Functional Assessments

This brief handbook is most appropriate as a supplement for courses in Special Education Assessment, Behavior Disorders and Behavior Management. It defines functional assessment, describes when it is most useful, how it is related to the IDEA, and finally, offers methods for conducting functional assessments. As a part of the Student Enrichment Series, this guide can be packaged for free with a core Merrill Education text, or it can be purchased in a package of 3 or more Student Enrichment guides at a net price of $4 each. This guide can also be purchased individually. To see a full listing of our Student Enrichment Guides visit http://vig.prenhall.com/catalog/academic/special_promotion_article/0,1146,PH+2272+cda,00.html . Please contact your local Merrill Education/Prentice Hall Representative for a special package ISBN before placing your order with your bookstore.Artesani, James is the author of 'Understanding the Purpose of Challenging Behavior A Guide to Conducting Functional Assessments', published 2000 under ISBN 9780130321831 and ISBN 0130321834.