Table 1.
Domain and category | Probability |
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(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