ABA Glossary

By Dana Meller, M.A., BCBA
Edited by Tyra Sellers, J.D., Ph.D., BCBA-D
ABA Glossary by Dana Meller, M.A., BCBA, edited by Tyra Sellers, J.D., Ph.D., BCBA-D

Discrepancy analysis

A comparison of an individual’s behavior to same-age, typically developing peers to determine if a challenging behavior is at problematic levels or appropriate for that age or context.

Hint: Not all behavioral excesses need intervention. A discrepancy analysis keeps us from targeting things that may seem like a behavior excess but are actually expected and age-appropriate.

A comparison of an individual’s behavior to same-age, typically developing peers to determine if a challenging behavior is at problematic levels or appropriate for that age or context.
6th Edition TCO

F.3 Design and evaluate assessments of relevant skill strengths and areas of need.

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