The Questions About Behavioral Function (QABF): Current status as a method of functional assessment

Research in Developmental Disabilities

Volumn 33, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 630-634

  Matson, Johnny L ^a   Tureck, Kimberly ^a   Rieske, Robert ^a  

^a LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Autism; Challenging behaviors; Developmental disabilities; Functional assessment; QABF

Indexed keywords

CORRELATION ANALYSIS; DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER; FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT; MEDICAL RESEARCH; NAMED INVENTORIES, QUESTIONNAIRES AND RATING SCALES; PSYCHOLOGIC ASSESSMENT; PSYCHOMETRY; QUESTIONS ABOUT BEHAVIORAL FUNCTION; RELIABILITY; REVIEW; TEST RETEST RELIABILITY; VALIDITY;

AUTISTIC DISORDER; CHILD; CHILD DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS, PERVASIVE; DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; DISABILITY EVALUATION; HUMANS; INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY; PSYCHOMETRICS; SOCIAL BEHAVIOR;

EID: 82955217638     PISSN: 08914222     EISSN: 18733379     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2011.11.006     Document Type: Review

References (78)

1. Advocate C.D., Mayville E.A., Matson J.L. Side effect profiles of atypical antipsychotics, typical antipsychotics, or no psychotropic medications in persons with mental retardation. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2000, 21:75-84.
2. Applegate H., Matson J.L., Cherry K.E. An evaluation of functional variables affecting severe problem behaviors in adults with mental retardation by using the Questions About Behavioral Function scale (QABF). Research in Developmental Disabilities 1999, 20:229-237.
3. Bamburg J.W., Cherry K.E., Matson J.L., Penn D. Assessment of schizophrenia in persons with severe and profound mental retardation using the Diagnostic Assessment for the Severely Handicapped-II (DASH-II). Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities 2001, 13:319-331.
4. Brosnan J., Healy O. A review of behavioral interventions for the treatment of aggression in individuals with developmental disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011, 32:437-446.
5. Chan R.C.K., Hu Z.Y., Cui J.F., Wong Y., McAllonan G.M. Social attribution in children with high functioning autism and Asperger syndrome: An exploratory study in the Chinese setting. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2011, 5:1538-1548.
6. Coe D.A., Matson J.L., Russell D.W., Slifer K.J., Capone G.T., Baglio C., et al. Behavioral problems of children with Down syndrome and life events. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 1999, 29:149-156.
7. Csorba J., Radvanyi K., Regenyi E., Dinya E. A study of behavior profiles among intellectually disabled people in residential care in Hungary. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011, 32:1757-1763.
8. Dawson J.E., Matson J.L., Cherry K.E. An analysis of maladaptive behaviors in persons with autism, PDD-NOS, and mental retardation. Research in Developmental Disabilities 1998, 19:439-448.
9. Demouy J., Plaza M., Xavier J., Ringeval F., Chetouani M., Perisse D., et al. Differential language markers of pathology in autism. Pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified, and specific language impairment. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2011, 5:1402-1412.
10. Duncan D., Matson J.L., Bamburg J.W., Cherry K.E., Buckley T. The relationship of self-injurious behaviors and aggression to social skills in persons with severe and profound learning disability. Research in Developmental Disabilities 1999, 20:441-448.
11. Embregts P.J.C.M., Didden R., Schreuder N., Huitink C., van Nieuwenhuijzen M. Aggressive behavior in individuals with moderate to borderline intellectual disabilities who live in a residential facility: An evaluation of functional variables. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2009, 30:682-688.
12. Freeman K.A., Walker M., Kaufman J., Machean W.E. Psychometric properties of the Questions About Behavioral Function Scale in a child sample. American Journal of Mental Retardation 2007, 112:122-129.
13. Gal E., Hardal-Nasser R., Engel-Yeger B. The relationship between the severity of eating problems and intellectual deficit level. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2011, 5:1464-1469.
14. Hall S.S. Comparing descriptive, experimental, and informant-based assessments of problem behaviors. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2005, 26:514-526.
15. Holck P., Sandberg A.D., Nettlebladt U. Narrative ability in children with cerebral palsy. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011, 32:262-270.
16. Holloway J.A., Aman M.G. Sleep correlates or pervasive developmental disorders: A review of the literature. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2011, 5:1399-1421.
17. Horovitz M., Matson J.L., Sipes M., Shoemaker M., Belva B., Bamburg J.W. Incidence and trends in psychopathology symptoms over time in adults with severe to profound intellectual disability. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011, 32:685-692.
18. Kearney D.S., Healy O. Investigating the relationship between challenging behaviors, co-morbid psychopathology, and social skills in adults with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities in Ireland. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011, 32:1556-1563.
19. Lancioni G.E., O'Reilly M.F., Singh N.N., Sigafoos J., Buonnocunto F., Sacco V., et al. Communication opportunities via special messaging technology for two post-coma persons with multiple disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011, 32:1703-1708.
20. Langhorne, P., & McGill, P. (2011). An indirect examination of the function of problem behavior associated with Fragile X Syndrome and Smith-Magenis Syndrome. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, . doi:10.1007/s10803-011-1229-6.
21. LoVullo S.V., Matson J.L. Comorbid psychopathology in adults with autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2009, 30:1288-1296.
22. Mahan S., Holloway J., Bamburg J.W., Hess J.A., Fodstad J.C., Matson J.L. An examination of psychotropic medication side effects: Does taking a greater number of psychotropic medications from different classes affect presentation of side effects in adults with ID?. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2010, 31:1561-1569.
23. Marion C., Martin C.L., Yu C.T., Buhler C. Teaching children with autism spectrum disorder to mind " what is it?" . Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2011, 5:1584-1597.
24. Matson J.L., Bamburg J.W., Cherry K.E., Paclawskyj T.R. A validity study on the Questions About Behavioral Function (QABF) scale: Predicting treatment success for self-injury, aggression, and stereotypies. Research in Developmental Disabilities 1999, 20:163-176.
25. Matson J.L., Bamburg J.W., Mayville E.A., Khan I. Seizure disorders in people with intellectual disability: An analysis of differences in social functioning, adaptive functioning and maladaptive behaviors. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 1999, 43:531-539.
26. Matson J.L, Bamburg J.W., Mayville E.A., Logan J.A. Tardive dyskinesia and developmental disabilities: An examination of demographics and topography in persons with dual diagnosis. British Journal of Developmental Disabilities 2000, 46:441-448.
27. Matson J.L., Bamburg J., Smalls Y., Smiroldo B.B. Evaluating behavioral techniques in training individuals with severe and profound mental retardation to use functional independent living skills. Behavior Modification 1997, 4:533-544.
28. Matson J.L., Boisjoli J.A. Multiple versus single maintaining factors of challenging behaviors as assessed by the QABF for adults with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability 2007, 32:39-44.
29. Matson J.L., Boisjoli J., Mahan S. The relation of communication and challenging behaviors in infants and toddlers with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities 2009, 21:253-261.
30. Matson J.L., Boisjoli J., Rojahn J., Hess J. A factor analysis of challenging behaviors assessed with the Baby and Infant Screen for Children with aUtIsm Traits (BISCUIT - Part 3). Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2009, 31:714-722.
31. Matson J.L., Dempsey T. Stereotypy in adults with autism spectrum disorders: Relationship and diagnostic fidelity. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities 2008, 20:155-165.
32. Matson J.L., Dempsey T., Fodstad J.C. Stereotypies and repetitive/restrictive behaviors in infants with autism and pervasive developmental disorder. Developmental Neurorehabilitation 2009, 12:122-127.
33. Matson J.L., Fodstad J.C., Neal D., Dempsey T., Rivet T.T. Risk factors for tardive dyskinesia in adults with intellectual disability, comorbid psychopathology, and long-term psychotropic use. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2010, 31:108-116.
34. Matson J.L., Fodstad J.C., Rivet T.T. The relationship of social skills and problem behaviors in adults with intellectual disability and autism or PDD-NOS. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2009, 3:258-268.
35. Matson J.L., Hess J.A. Psychotropic drug efficacy and side effects for persons with autism spectrum disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2011, 5:230-236.
36. Matson J.L., Hess J.A., Neal D., Mahan S., Fodstad J.C. Trends of symptoms in children diagnosed with autistic disorder as measured by the Autism Spectrum Disorders-Diagnostic for Children (ASD-DC). Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities 2010, 32:47-56.
37. Matson J.L., Kozlowski A.M., Worley J.A., Shoemaker M.E., Sipes M., Horovitz M. What is the evidence for environmental causes of challenging behaviors in persons with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders?. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011, 32:693-698.
38. Matson J.L., Mayville E.A. The relationship of functional variables and psychopathology to aggressive behavior in persons with severe and profound mental retardation. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment 2001, 23:3-9.
39. Matson J.L., LoVullo S.V., Boisjoli J.A., Gonzalez M.L. The behavioral treatment of an 11-year-old girl with autism and aggressive behavior. Clinical Case Studies 2008, 4:313-326.
40. Matson J.L., Mahan S., LoVullo S.V. Parent training: A review of methods for children with developmental disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2009, 30:961-968.
41. Matson J.L., Mayville E.A., Bielecki J., Barnes W.H., Bamburg J.W., Baglio C.S. Reliability of the Matson Evaluation of Drug Side Effects (MEDS). Research in Developmental Disabilities 1998, 19:501-506.
42. Matson J.L., Mayville S.B., Kuhn D.E., Sturmey P., Laud R., Cooper C. The behavior function of feeding problems as assessed by the Questions About Behavior Function (QABF). Research in Developmental Disabilities 2005, 26:399-408.
43. Matson J.L., Mayville E.A., Lott J.D. The relationship between behavior motivation and social functioning in persons with intellectual impairments. British Journal of Clinical Psychology 2002, 41:175-184.
44. Matson J.L., Minshawi N.F. Functional assessment of challenging behavior: Toward a strategy for applied settings. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2007, 28:353-361.
45. Matson J.L., Neal D. Psychometric medication use for challenging behaviors in persons with intellectual disabilities: An overview. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2009, 30:572-586.
46. Matson J.L., Neal D., Fodstad J.C., Hess J.A. The relation of social behaviors and challenging behaviors in infants and toddlers with autism spectrum disorders. Developmental Neurorehabilitation 2010, 13:164-169.
47. Matson J.L., Nebel-Schwalm M. Assessing challenging behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders: A review. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2007, 28:567-579.
48. Matson J.L., Rivet T.T. Characteristics of challenging behaviors in adults with autistic disorder, PDD-NOS, and intellectual disability. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability 2008, 32:323-329.
49. Matson J.L, Rush K.S., Hamilton M., Anderson S.J., Bamburg J.W., Baglio C.S., et al. Characteristics of depression as assessed by the Diagnostic Assessment for the Severely Handicapped-II (DASH-II). Research in Developmental Disabilities 1999, 20:305-313.
50. Matson J.L., Shoemaker M.E., Sipes M., Horovitz M., Worley J.A., Kozlowski A.M. Replacement behaviors for identifying functions of challenging behaviors. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011, 32:681-684.
51. Matson J.L., Sipes M., Horovitz M., Worley J.A., Shoemaker M.E., Kozlowski A.M. Behaviors and corresponding function addressed via functional assessment. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011, 32:625-629.
52. Matson J.L., Smalls Y., Hampff A., Smiroldo B.B., Anderson S.J. A comparison of behavioral techniques to teach functional independent living skills to individuals with severe and profound mental retardation. Behavior Modification 1998, 22:298-306.
53. Matson J.L., Wilkins J. Factors associated with the QABF for functional assessment of low rate and high rate challenging behaviors in adults with intellectual disability. Behavior Modification 2009, 33:207-219.
54. Mayes S.D., Calhoun S.L., Murray M.J., Ahuja M., Smith L.A. Anxiety, depression, and irritability in children with autism relative to other neuropsychiatric disorders and typical development. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2011, 5:474-485.
55. McKenzie K. Providing services in the United Kingdom to people with an intellectual disability who present behavior which challenges: A review of the literature. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011, 32:395-403.
56. Nicholson J., Konstantinidi E., Fureniss F. On some psychometric properties of the Questions About Behavioral Function (QABF) scale. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2006, 27:337-352.
57. Paclawskyj T.R., Matson J.L., Rush K.S., Smalls Y., Vollmer T.R. Questions About Behavior Function (QABF): A behavioral checklist for functional assessment of aberrant behavior. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2000, 21:223-229.
58. Paclawskyj T.R., Matson J.L., Rush K.S., Smalls Y., Vollmer T.R. Assessment of the convergent validity of the Questions About Behavioral Function (QABF) With analog functional analysis and the Motivation Assessment Scale (MAS). Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 2001, 45:484-494.
59. Reimer A.M., Cox R.F.A., Nijhuis-van der Sanden M.W.G., Boonstra F.N. Improvement of fine motor skills in children with visual impairment: An explorative study. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011, 32:1924-1933.
60. Shogren K.A., Rojahn J. Convergent reliability and validity of the Questions About Behavior Function and the Motivation Assessment Scale: A replication study. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities 2003, 15:367-375.
61. Singh A.N., Matson J.L., Hill B.D., Pella R.D., Cooper C.L., Adkins A.D. The use of clozapine among individuals with intellectual disability: A review. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2010, 31:1135-1141.
62. Singh A.N., Matson J.L. An examination of psychotropic medication prescription practices for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities 2009, 21:115-129.
63. Sinnema M., Boer H., Collin P., Maaskant M.A., van Roozendaal K.E.P., Schrander-Stumpel C.T.R.M., et al. Psychiatric illness in a cohort of adults with Prader-Willis syndrome. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011, 32:1729-1735.
64. Sipes M., Matson J.L., Belva B., Turygin N., Kozlowski A.M., Horovitz M. The relationship among side effects associated with anti-epileptic medication in those with intellectual disability. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011, 32:1646-1651.
65. Smith K.R.M., Matson J.L. Psychopathology: Differences among adults with intellectual disability, comorbid autism spectrum disorders, and epilepsy. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2010, 31:743-749.
66. Suzuki M. Mental development and autistic behavior in children with pervasive developmental disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2011, 5:1517-1525.
67. Swinder S.L., Matson J.L., Mayville S.B., Gonzalez M.J., McDowell D. A functional assessment of handmouthing among persons with severe and profound intellectual disability. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability 2006, 31:95-100.
68. Thorson R.T., Matson J.L., Rojahn J., Dixon D.R. Behaviors problems in institutionalized people with intellectual disability and schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability 2008, 33:316-322.
69. Tsakanikos E., Underwood L., Sturmey P., Bouras N., McCarthy J. Psychometric properties of the Disability Assessment Schedule for behavioral problems: An independent investigation. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011, 32:653-658.
70. Tseng M.H., Chen K.L., Shieh J.Y., Lu L., Huang C.Y. The determinants of daily function in children with cerebral palsy. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011, 32:235-245.
71. Tseng M.H., Fu C.P., Cermak S.A., Lu L., Shieh J.Y. Emotional and behavioral problems in preschool children with autism: Relationship with sensory processing dysfunction. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2011, 5:1441-1450.
72. Tudella E., Pereira K., Basso R.P., Saveisberg G.J.P. Description of the motor development of 3-12 month old infants with Down syndrome: The influence of the postural body position. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011, 32:1514-1520.
73. Van der Meer L., Sigafoos J., O'Reilly M.F., Lancioni G.E. Assessing preferences for AAC options in communication interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities: A review of the literature. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2011, 5:1422-1431.
74. Van der Schuit M., Segers E., van Balkom H., Verhoeven L. How cognitive factors affect language development in children with intellectual disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2011, 32:1884-1894.
75. Walker J.C., Dosen A., Buitelaar J.K., Janzing J.G.E. Depression in Down syndrome: A review of the literature. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2011, 5:1432-1440.
76. Wasano L.C., Borreo J.C., Kohn C.S. Brief report: A comparison of indirect versus experimental strategies for the assessment of pica. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 2009, 39:1582-1586.
77. Worley J.A., Matson J.L., Mahan S., Kozlowski A.M., Neal D. Stability of symptoms of autism spectrum disorders in toddlers: An examination using the Baby and Infant Screen for Children with aUtIsm Traits-Part 1 (BISCUIT). Developmental Neurorehabilitation 2011, 14:36-40.
78. Zaja R.H., Moore L., Van Ingen D.J., Rojahn J. Psychometric comparison of the functional assessment instruments QABF, FACT, and FAST for self-injurious, stereotypic, and aggressive/destructive behavior. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 2011, 24:18-28.