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The FAST is a type of indirect functional assessment method. It is comprised of a self-report checklist designed to identify whether maladaptive behavior is maintained via attention and tangibles, escape, sensory stimulation, or pain attenuation.
In addition to the checklist, the FAST is comprised of two information sections: informant-client relationship and problem behavior information. The information-client relationship section contains four questions regarding the informant-client relationship (e.g., relationship to the client, how often and in what situations they interact). The problem behavior information section contains eight questions regarding the topography, frequency, and severity of the target behavior.
The checklist section contains 16 items. Each question is marked as either “yes,” “no,” or “not applicable.” Items endorsed with a “yes” are then categorized into one of four possible sources...
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LaRue, R.H. (2018). Functional Assessment Screening Tool (FAST). In: Volkmar, F. (eds) Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6435-8_1912-3
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