Computer-Guided Behavior Assessment for Faster PBS Lesson Planning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for assessing behavior problems in clients with emotional and behavioral needs are cumbersome, time-consuming, and often yield inaccurate results, leading to ineffective lesson plans due to data collection difficulties and a shortage of trained special education personnel.

Innovation Solution

A method and device utilizing a computer system to facilitate functional behavior assessment (FBA) and generate positive behavior support (PBS) strategies, including a behavior problem collection page, questionnaire generation, and AI-driven strategy and lesson plan creation based on competing behavior pathway models.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional manual assessment methods are used by special education personnel, then comprehensive behavior assessment can be conducted, but the process becomes time-consuming and resource-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveassessment accuracyVSAvoiddata collection time

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary data collection through automated questionnaires and existing data sources before the actual assessment process, pre-processing information that will be needed for analysis. This reduces the time required during the actual assessment while maintaining comprehensive data collection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

An automated computer-based system acts as an intermediary between the client and the special education personnel, handling data collection, processing, and initial analysis. This intermediary performs routine tasks automatically while the specialist focuses on interpretation and decision-making.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If comprehensive data collection is performed manually, then accurate behavior assessment can be achieved, but the complexity of the process increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveassessment accuracyVSAvoidassessment process complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges multiple data collection methods (questionnaires, observational data, historical records) into a single integrated automated platform. This consolidation maintains comprehensive data collection while reducing procedural complexity by providing a unified interface and automated processing workflow.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses standardized assessment protocols and templates that can be replicated across different clients and settings. These standardized forms and procedures reduce complexity by providing proven, consistent frameworks rather than requiring custom development for each assessment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

3Reliability

If more trained special education personnel are employed, then assessment quality can be maintained, but personnel shortage and high turnover rate problems persist

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelesson plan effectivenessVSAvoidpersonnel efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service assessment capabilities where clients and their families can complete questionnaires and provide information independently without requiring constant specialist involvement. This maintains assessment quality while reducing the time and expertise required from limited personnel resources.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides automated feedback mechanisms that guide users through the assessment process, interpret results, and suggest interventions. This feedback loop maintains reliability by ensuring consistent application of assessment criteria while reducing the burden on overworked personnel.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

4Adaptability or versatility

If traditional assessment methods are used, then existing processes can be maintained, but the generated lesson plans fail to meet client needs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelesson plan customizationVSAvoidassessment ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adapts the assessment process and lesson plan generation based on the specific needs, responses, and characteristics of each client. The workflow adjusts automatically to prioritize relevant areas and customize interventions, maintaining ease of operation while improving adaptability to individual client requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20260094683A1Method and device for administering functional behavior assessment and generating positive behavior support strategy, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium

Publication Date: 2026.04.02 NATIONAL TAIWAN NORMAL UNIVERSITY

AI summary

A method for administering a functional behavior assessment (FBA) and generating a positive behavior support (PBS) strategy. The method is implemented by a computer device and includes steps of: displaying a behavior problem collection page for inputting of a target behavior problem of a client; based on the target behavior problem thus inputted, generating and displaying a questionnaire to be completed; based on a response to the questionnaire, determining probable function of the target behavior problem of the client; based on the response to the questionnaire, the probable function of the target behavior problem, and logic of the competing behavior pathway model, generating and displaying at least one PBS strategy for selection; and based on a selected PBS strategy of the at least one PBS strategy, generating and displaying a lesson plan that corresponds to the selected PBS strategy.