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Training Technology: Functional Assessment

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Description

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Functional assessment is different from traditional diagnosis in that skills are evaluated rather than pathological symptoms or personality. Functional assessment evaluates individuals’ spontaneous use, prompted use, and performance of critical skills in relation to their needed use in a particular environment.

This technology teaches practitioners how to help define and evaluate the skills needed for consumers to be successful and satisfied in particular residential, educational, vocational, or social environments. Practitioners learn how to list critical skills, describe skill use, evaluate skill functioning, and coach individuals through the assessment process.

Training Package Contents

  • Trainer Orientation Guide (PDF file)
  • Training Modules (6 PDF files)
  • Reference Handbooks (6 PDF files)
  • PowerPoint® Slides (6 PDF files)
  • Audio Demonstrations (in MP3 files, 3 examples approximately 10 minutes)
  • Video Demonstration (YouTube link, 3 excerpts approximately 1.25 hours)

If you are interested in Consultation/In-Service Training about how to best use these training materials in your program or agency, please contact Marianne Farkas, Director of Training, mfarkas@bu.edu.

Citation: Cohen, M., Farkas, M., & Cohen, B. (1986, 2007). Psychiatric rehabilitation training technology: Functional assessment. Boston, MA: Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • Listing Critical Skills
  • Describing Skill Use
  • Evaluating Skill Functioning
  • Coaching
  • Conclusion

      Product Details

      Published: Edited and revised format 2007
      ISBN: 978-1-878512-32-1

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