%0 Journal Article
%T Parent
%A Emily Gregori
%A Lisa Sanchez
%A Mandy Rispoli
%A Stephanie Gerow
%J Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
%@ 1538-4829
%D 2019
%R 10.1177/1088357618755695
%X There is growing support for the use of trial-based functional analysis (TBFA) in applied settings. The purpose of the present study was to assess the accuracy and social validity of parent-implemented TBFAs. The participants were three young children (ages 3¨C7 years old) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their mothers. Each mother implemented the TBFA with coaching from a behavior consultant. Following the TBFA, parent-implemented function-based interventions were evaluated using a multiple-probe across parent¨Cchild dyads design. Child challenging behavior decreased and communication increased following the implementation of the function-based intervention. TBFAs required approximately 5 to 7 hr of consultant time, and each mother rated the TBFA as socially valid. The results of this study indicate parent-implemented TBFAs may be an accurate and socially valid method to evaluate the function of challenging behavior in homes. The discussion includes implications for practice and directions for future research
%K trial-based functional analysis
%K parent-implemented intervention
%K challenging behavior
%K functional communication training
%K autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1088357618755695