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ERIC Number: EJ1456761
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 21
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1537-7903
EISSN: EISSN-1537-7911
A Blueprint for Assessment of Automatically Maintained Self-Injurious Behavior in Schools
Thomas K. Franzmann; Tyler L. Renshaw
Journal of Applied School Psychology, v41 n1 p23-43 2025
This article presents a structured blueprint for school psychologists to assess and intervene in cases of automatically maintained self-injurious behavior (SIB) while adhering to the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) mandate. We outline a six-step process for conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) of automatically maintained SIB, integrating recent research on SIB subtypes with established FBA methodologies. The steps include: (1) indirect assessment, (2) descriptive observations, (3) preference assessment, (4) automatic self-injury screening and brief functional analysis (BFA), (5) competing stimulus assessment (CSA), and (6) development of function-based interventions aligned with LRE principles. We illustrate the application of this blueprint through a hypothetical case study. By following this systematic approach, school psychologists can more effectively identify the specific subtype of automatically maintained SIB and design targeted interventions that balance behavior reduction with LRE requirements.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Counselors
Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 2004
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