Escutcheon (furniture) An escutcheon (pronounced /ÉªËskÊtÊÉn/, i-SKUCH-Én) is a general term for a decorative plate used to conceal a functioning, non-architectural item. Escutcheon is an old French word derived from the Latin word scutum, meaning a shield.
What is a Functional Behavioral Assessment? The term Functional Behavioral Assessment comes from what is called a Functional Assessment or Functional Analysis in the field of applied behavior analysis.This is the process of determining the cause (or function) of behavior before developing an intervention.nfortunately, IDEA does not provide specific guidelines regarding the conduct of a functional behavioral assessment. Each school district is left to its own devices when interpreting the guidelines and may opt for lower quality standards. Below are my comments on conducting a functional behavioral assessment (FBA).
To the Interviewer. The Functional Analysis Screening Tool (FAST) is designed to identify a number of factors that may. influence the occurrence of problem behaviors. It should be used only as an initial screening toll and as part of a. comprehensive functional assessment or analysis of problem behavior. The FAST should be administered to several. individuals who interact with the person frequently. Results should then be used as the basis for conducting direct.