Functional Behavioral Assessment Report for Johnny Graham

Functional Behavioral Assessment Report for Johnny Graham
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Department of Psychology, Purdue University Global
PS410 – Screening and Assessment
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Functional Behavioral Assessment Report for Johnny Graham
Identifying Information
Name of Client: Johnny Graham
Date of Birth: July 3rd, 2016
Age: 7 Years
Gender: Male
Parents' Name: Annabel and Billy Graham
School: Bellevue Middle School
Residence: Gallifrey, CA.
Date of Report: March 12th, 2023
Reasons for Referral
Johnny Graham (JG) was referred for a functional behavioral assessment by Bellevue Middle School chief medical officer Dr. Stones at the behest of JG's parents. In his report, Dr. Stones stated that teachers and parents visited him to discuss JG's problematic behavior resulting from his diagnosed autism. According to the report, JG's communication skills are significantly deficient, leading to a demonstration of a wide variety of interfering behaviors. The most concerning and repetitive behavior demonstrated by JG is his tendency for injurious impulses. The problem with this behavior is that, in recent days, the frequency and intensity have increased. For instance, there are times when JG headbutts the wall repeatedly. At first, it starts as a play where the force is not alerting. However, there are times when the force he uses causes alarm among his peers and the teachers. The most recent incident caused Johnny to pass out (ruled as a concussion) with a bleeding cut on the forehead, which led to an emergency room visit. Other more intense characteristics of JG's behavior include repetitive and ritualistic patterns marked by an apparent and irresistible need to call specific tangible items like Legos and Hot Wheels. When denied these items or he can't find them, JG becomes frustrated, leading to the headbutts described. It seems JG is generally 'well behaved' when there is free and frequent access to these items. His parents expressed concern that these behaviors have intensified in the last three months. They are afraid to leave him alone because of his unpredictability. More concerning is that he can change abruptly from being playful or attentive to anger, leading him to headbutt the wall. Furthermore, his working parents are afraid to leave him in a daycare or with a babysitter because they may not understand him and provide him with the attention he deserves.
Relevant Background Information
Generally, JG is a dull 7-year-old who likes to be left alone. He likes building with LEGO Bricks, jumping on the trampoline, playing games on his parents' phones or iPad, and just watching. The things he likes watching, based on observation by his parents and teachers, include crawling insects, birds, and people's lips when talking. As the last born in a family of four siblings, JG can be involved in conversations though he shows a short attention span when listening. When he demands items or activities, he uses forceful and sometimes obtuse language that suggests he is not polite. According to Annabelle, the mother, JG hardly asks for help and often throws tantrums if help is offered or if an adult interferes with his private space. Further, Annabelle reported that she did not have difficu...