A Behavior Analysis Report for Assessing Clients' Needs
James J. Tracy Ph.D.1 and
Lindbergh S. Sata M.D.2
1 Chief, Partial Hospitalization Program Harborview Community Mental Health Center Seattle, Washington; University of Washington in Seattle; 326 9th Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98104
2 Chief of Psychiatric Services Harborview Medical Center Seattle, Washington; University of Washington in Seattle
The entry and assessment service of Harborview Community Mental Health Center, attempting to find the most suitable approach to diagnosis and assessment for its facility, developed the Behavior Analysis Report (BAR). The BAR is a five-part report written through the collaboration of both interviewer and client. it contains problem behaviors, adaptive behaviors and resources, treatment goals, disposition, and suggestions for treatment. The authors give sample descriptions from each part, together with a complete BAR.
