Begin by assessing the interactions between a patient’s behaviors and life context and their effects on the presenting health issue. (Robinson & Reiter, 2007, p. 148)
•Identify the target behavior(s)
◦Onset
◦Frequency
◦Duration
◦Intensity

All posts/responses/comments must be at least 300 words. Substantive initial posts include at least one in-text citation of references provided from the course materials. Response posts to your classmates  do not require references, but must be at least 300 words. Scavenger Hunt posts must reference at least the assignment website. Please proofread your posts carefully, as grammar and spelling errors will impact your grade. References must be in APA 6th edition format.

Review the Discussion Board Grading Rubric in each Discussion Board assignment
•Case Presentations (20 points): Using an existing or fictional patient with a presenting problem related to a specific medical diagnosis (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic pain), complete a functional assessment and describe the behavioral treatment plan and rationale for services. The following template and information should be conveyed in the case presentation:

Functional Analysis
Begin by assessing the interactions between a patient’s behaviors and life context and their effects on the presenting health issue. (Robinson & Reiter, 2007, p. 148)
•Identify the target behavior(s)
◦Onset
◦Frequency
◦Duration
◦Intensity

•Explore activities or times when the behavior(s) is/are most likely to occur:
◦Where is the behavior more likely to occur?
◦Are there times when the behavior rarely occurs?
◦With whom is the behavior likely to occur?
◦What is most likely to be occurring just before the behavior occurs?
◦Is there one thing that triggers the behavior?
◦What skills or changes might make the behavior less likely to occur?
◦What happens when the behavior occurs, in terms of the patient’s experience and the behavior of others?
◦Is there a predictable pattern of behaviors leading up to the target behavior?

•What has the patient tried to do to help the problem? Has it worked?

Behavioral Treatment Plan and Rationale for Using Specific Interventions
Describe the evidence-based treatment plan based on the Functional Analysis above. The plan should include:
•The specific behavioral intervention(s) based on the assessment
•The evidence-base for the intervention(s)
•The treatment goals stated in objective, measurable terms