Functional Behavior Assessment Services

What is a Functional Behavior Assessment?

A Functional Behavior Assessment (or FBA) is a group of strategies used to better understand why a challenging behavior is occurring. Understanding why allows families, caregivers and providers to have better chances of being successful in preventing and managing behaviors that might be a barrier to someone’s development, employment or quality of life.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services offers specific information on FBA, support and safety plans.

What individuals are eligible for this service?

Individuals who are 21+ and receive services through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Developmental Disabilities.
- We do provide FBAs for individuals under 21. However, these FBAs are billed to the patient’s insurance, and we cannot guarantee insurance will cover the FBA.
Individuals with a developmental disability (i.e., intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder).

How can I submit a request for an FBA?

Please call our Patient Information Office at 402-559-6418.
Then, our team will contact you to start the assessment process.

More Information

Questions about FBA Services?

Adriano Barboza, PhD, BCBA-D
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Lisa Neitzke, PhD, BCBA
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FBA Referrals:
Call our Patient Information Office at 402-559-6418.
(for eligible individuals only)

Log in to One Chart to send a message to your health care provider.

Call 402-559-6408 to speak to someone in the Munroe-Meyer Institute Psychology department.

If you need emergency help, dial 911.