1. Researchers’ names: Doctoral Students Angus Kittleman, Co-PIs (angusk@uoregon.edu) & Kate Bromley (kwagner3@uoregon.edu); Faculty Advisor Valerie Mazzotti (vmazzott@uoregon.edu)

2. Study Title: Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Support Plans for Work-Based Learning

3. Phase of study: Article is out in the spring issue of Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals.

Kittelman, A., Wagner Bromley, K., & Mazzotti, V. L. (2016). Functional behavioral assessments and behavior support plans for work-based learning. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 39(2), 121-127. doi: 10.1177/2165143416633682

4. Population or age group: Individuals with low-incidence disabilities engaging in minor to moderate problem behaviors in secondary education.

5. Summary: This is intended to be a practitioner article designed to assist job coaches with students in secondary settings engaging in minor to moderate problem behaviors that are participating in work-based learning experiences (e.g., working at restaurants, movie theaters, office environment). The paper discusses the basic process for competing a functional behavioral assessment, along with specific strategies for tailoring behavior support plans for students in community settings. A modified brief functional assessment interview tool was also created for the purposes of this article to assist practitioners in gathering additional ecological information concerning student’s job strengths to better support students participating in these types of community experiences.

6. Opportunity for Participation: Although there is no opportunity to participate at this time, future single case studies on this particular topic are in the early planning process. Please email Angus Kittelman or Kate Bromley if you are interested in possible future collaboration.