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title: Behavioural Assessment Form
description: Assess and record identified behaviour changes using the Behaviour Assessment Form, including causes, behaviour, and consequences.
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# [Behavioural Assessment Form](https://www.dementia.com.au/resource-hub/behavioural-assessment-form)

 Written by [Dementia Support Australia](https://www.dementia.com.au/resource-hub/author/dementia-support-australia) | Jul 28, 2022 12:18:26 AM

When a changed behaviour is identified it is important to assess the changed behaviour and complete a Behaviour Assessment Form.

The Behaviour Assessment Form (BAF) provides a comprehensive record of the changed behaviour and includes an analysis of the things that happened before the behaviour, the behaviour itself and any consequences.

The BAF is a tool to help better understand a behaviour and to inform the person’s Care Plan and Behaviour Support Plan. The BAF should be completed whenever a significant incident occurs including when:

- a new type or change in the changed behaviour is observed
- a change in the pattern of a behaviour needing support, including when it happens more often or with greater severity
- a change in the person’s response to previously effective strategies to the behaviour needing support
- when a series of assessment forms are being completed in order to improve our overall assessment of a person and their behaviour.

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