Functional Assessment (FA) definition

Functional Assessment (FA) means a written evaluation of the factors that increase the likelihood of challenging behavior and appropriate behavior, and the functions or purpose of the challenging behavior. The FA becomes the basis for the Positive Behavior Support Plan. “Group care facility” is defined under RCW 74.15.020(f) and means .a licensed facility, which is maintained and operated for children on a twenty-four hour basis to provide a safe and healthy living environment to meet the developmental needs of the children in its care.
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Examples of Functional Assessment (FA) in a sentence

  • Author Manuscript [11] We examined three measures: Total Functional Capacity (TFC), the Functional Assessment (FA) Scale, and the Independence Scale.

  • When a child exhibits behaviors that interfere with his or her ability to participate in daily living, the contractor must submit to DDA for approval a copy of the Child’s Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP), including the Functional Assessment (FA) as identified in DDA Administrative Policy 5.19 and 5.20 (Exhibit B), when appropriate as outlined in Policy.

  • With regard to the UHDRS functional assessments it includes: the Total Functional Capacity (TFC), the Functional Assessment (FA) Scale, and the Independence Scale.[12, 13] The TFC in particular is a frequently used as a primary outcome measure.