ABA Exam CoachLessons · F. Behavior Assessment
F.7 · Assessment data: treat, refer, or both?
You've finished the assessment. Now comes the decision that actually matters: is this a job for behavior analysis, for someone else, or for both of you together? Let's learn how to read the clues.
Key takeaway
Assessment data can point to one of four outcomes: provide behavior-analytic services, refer to another professional, do both, or recommend no services. Watch for red flags like sudden onset, signs of pain, medication changes, or physical symptoms. If medical or biological variables could be involved, Code 2.12 says to refer or consult before or alongside behavioral work. If the need is outside your training, Codes 1.05 and 3.03 say to refer.
Assessment data can point to one of four outcomes: provide behavior-analytic services, refer to another professional, do both, or recommend no services. Watch for red flags like sudden onset, signs of pain, medication changes, or physical symptoms. If medical or biological variables could be involved, Code 2.12 says to refer or consult before or alongside behavioral work. If the need is outside your training, Codes 1.05 and 3.03 say to refer.
Members get the full lesson video, notes and a 5-question test
The video walks through the idea, worked examples, the trap people fall into and an exam-style question. The notes and the checkpoint come with it, and your results feed your Where to focus plan.