Table 1.

Checklist for analyzing proposed treatments

Domain and category	Probability
(1) Function-based treatment
Treatment addresses the function of behavior	Low/medium/high/NA
Treatment will not increase challenging behavior	Low/medium/high/NA
Treatment will result in the acquisition of an alternative replacement behavior	Low/medium/high/NA
(2) Skill acquisition
Treatment will result in acquisition of functional skills	Low/medium/high/NA
Treatment does not increase inappropriate behaviors	Low/medium/high/NA
Treatment does not negatively affect other acquired skills	Low/medium/high/NA
(3) Social outcomes
Treatment promotes inclusion into social situations	Low/medium/high/NA
Treatment results in the acquisition of socially appropriate skills	Low/medium/high/NA
(4) Data collection
Data will be collected	Low/medium/high/NA
Data collection captures target behavior(s) of interest	Low/medium/high/NA
Data collection will capture treatment efficacy	Low/medium/high/NA
(5) Treatment integrity
Stakeholders can be trained to implement the treatment	Low/medium/high/NA
Treatment is likely to be implemented consistently	Low/medium/high/NA
(6) Social validity
Treatment corresponds with the short-term goals of the stakeholders	Low/medium/high/NA
Treatment corresponds with the long-term goals of the stakeholders	Low/medium/high/NA
The client will favor treatment	Low/medium/high/NA
The form of reinforcement is appropriate	Low/medium/high/NA
The targeted outcomes are socially acceptable	Low/medium/high/NA
(7) Resources
Treatment does not require significant financial resources	Low/medium/high/NA
Treatment does not require significant time resources	Low/medium/high/NA

Note: outcomes may be weighted differently depending on the needs of the client