How to edit maladaptive behaviors in client profiles (for analysts)

This guide is designed for analysts who need full control over maladaptive behaviors within a client’s profile. By following this step-by-step walkthrough, users can confidently update behavior details, adjust measurement settings, manage progress tracking, and ensure data integrity across sessions. This guide supports precise clinical documentation, informed decision-making, and consistent progress monitoring within the system.

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### Log In: Sign in using an account with the appropriate permissions (**Analyst** or **Administrator**) and confirm you have access to the client you will be working with. ### Navigate to the Client’s Profile: - Go to the **Clients** section and select the desired client. You may use the search bar in the top-right corner. - Once selected, the client’s profile screen will open. Click the tab **Skills & Behaviors or use the menu icon (☰) to view available options**.

**Access the Skills & Behaviors tab**: - Once you're in the *Skills & Behaviors* section, choose the tab based on what you're editing: **Maladaptive Behaviors**

Click on the behavior you want to modify, and you can change its information from the tabs inside the pop up window.

1. Edit the Info

In the Info panel, you have the option to change: - Name of the behavior - Effective start date - Folder

Always review the **effective start date** of the behavior along with its status. These elements are directly connected and determine when the behavior becomes visible for data collection and for reports such as monthlies and assessments/reassessments.

Behaviors can be organized into folders for easier management. See link: [How to use the folder system for skills and behaviors](https://scribehow.com/viewer/How_to_use_the_folder_system_for_skills_and_behaviors_for_analysts__U_RjPQImQ9KhnIFerotlqw) for more information.

2. Edit the STO/LTO

In the STOs/LTOs tab, you will have various editing options such as: - **Bulk Edit** to modify multiple entries at once and **Bulk Save** to apply all changes in a single action.

You also have the option to edit one STO at a time: - **Duplicate:** You can duplicate the content of the STO if required. - **Edit name and description:** Users have the ability to change the names and descriptions of the STOs to fit their individual requirements. To do this, simply click on the pencil icon next to the STO you wish to edit and click **Save** to apply the changes. - **Delete:** You can delete it.

- **Manually adjust the order of the STOs:** You can also adjust the order of the STOs after they have been created. Click on the STO you want to move, then drag it to the position you want within the list. Release the mouse button to place the STO in its new position.

To **add more STOs,** you can: - Auto-generate them. Newly generated STOs will be added after the ones you currently have and will not overwrite any existing information. - Add STOs one by one.

You can find more information regarding adding STOs in the following link: [**How to create and track STOs**](https://scribehow.com/viewer/How_to_create_and_track_STOs_in_ABA_Matrix__En_DiJRDRV6jsexzle63Dw)

2.1 Edit STO Criteria

The **STO Criteria** is essential for determining when an STO is considered met or not met. The system automatically generates this criteria based on how each STO is structured.

**Manual Adjustments:** - You can manually adjust the STO criteria to better reflect the client's needs, just click "**Edit Criteria**". - Manually adjust the STO met criteria. - Click "**Update**" to save the configuration

3. How to change measures

Once the info panel is open, select the **Measure** tab:

Click "Change Measure": 1. Select the new Measure: 2. Click "SAVE"

Different types of measures available in the system: - **Frequency:** Counts how many times a behavior occurs. - **Percentage:** Shows how often a behavior occurs out of total opportunities. - **Intervals:** Records whether a behavior occurred during set time intervals. - **Intensity:** Measures how strong or severe a behavior is. - **Time (seconds):** Records behavior duration in seconds. - **Time (minutes):** Records behavior duration in minutes. - **Time (sum – minutes):** Tracks the total combined duration of a behavior during a session. - **Rate (hours):** Measures how often a behavior occurs per hour.

When changing the **type of measure**, keep in mind that **two graphs will be displayed**: one reflecting the **previous measure** and another showing the **newly selected measure**.

Note that the effective start date can also be modified. Changes to the **effective start date** determine **how and when the new data collection begins**.

If the new **effective start date** falls within a period where data was previously recorded using a different measure, a pop-up window will appear informing you that data from those sessions recorded with the previous measure will be deleted and replaced by the new one. If the previous and new measures are not compatible, **the existing data will be lost**.

You can review **previous measures**.

If you delete the previous measurement, the new measurement will **use the same effective date** as the measurement that was removed. The data will transfer only if the new and old measurements are compatible; otherwise, **the data will be lost**.

3.1. Additional Features in Measures: Baseline and Initial Observations

You can add **initial observations**. These are observations conducted before the baseline process, mostly by the analyst of the case.

**Baselines** can be added for the selected measure.

4. How to change Status

Once the info panel is open select the **Status** tab: 1. Click on the "**Change Status**" button. 2. Select the new Status and click on "**Save**".

The different types of status the system have: - **In Observation:** Newly observed behaviors; data collection is allowed. - **Pending:** Behaviors not currently being addressed; no data collection required. - **Ongoing:** Active behaviors that require regular data collection. - **Mastered:** Successfully completed behaviors; no data collection and not shown in session notes. - **Discontinued:** Behaviors no longer targeted; no data collection and not shown in session notes.

Note that the effective start date can also be modified. 👉Changes to the **effective start date** directly impact when this behavior will appear in session notes. Depending on the date selected, it will only be visible in sessions occurring on or after that effective start date.

5. How to change Functions

Once the info panel is open select the **Functions** tab and click on the "**Change Functions**" button. - Select the new Function(s) and click on "**Save**".

Note that the effective start date can also be modified. 👉Changes to the **effective start date** directly impact when this information will appear in session notes. Depending on the date selected, it will only be visible in sessions occurring on or after that effective start date.

You have access to previous Functions, and they can be deleted.

If you would like to **edit** the information in the **Functions** tab, you can do so by selecting or removing options as needed from the dropdown list.

You can click on the dropdown menu, select the functions you would like to add or remove, and then click **Save**.

6. How to Edit Topography or Barriers

Once the **Info** panel is open, select the **Topographies** tab or **Barriers**

Click the **“Change”** button. Enter the updated Topography or Barrier information and click **“Save”** to apply the changes.

For **Topography** or **Barrier** fields, the system uses a **rich text editor**, allowing you to apply formatting such as bullet points, bold text, and spacing as needed.

If you would like to **edit** the information in the **Topography or Barrier** tab, you can do so by using the rich text editor to update or correct the content.

On the **Topography** or **Barrier** tab, you can click directly on the text to write or correct any typos using the rich text editor and then click **Save**.

You have access to previous Topographies or Barriers, and they can be deleted.

7. How to change Intensity and Intensity Key

On the **Intensity** panel: Click the "**Change Intensity**" button. Click "**Select New Intensity**" drop down arrow and select the value, and click "**SAVE**"

If you would like to **edit** the information in the **Intensity** tab, you can do so by selecting different options as needed from the dropdown list.

On the **Intensity** tab, you can click on the dropdown arrow, select a different intensity level, and then click **Save**.

Then go the **Intensity Keys** panel

Click the **Change Intensity Keys** button to make the necessary updates. Adjust the values as needed (to every intensity value you will add a key) and click **Save** to apply the changes.

If you would like to **edit** the information in the **Intensity Keys** tab, you can do so by adjusting or removing the information you previously entered

Select the key you would like to edit and enter the changes. If you would like to add more keys, you can do so by clicking on **Add Intensity Key**, and then click **Save**.

You can review previous Intensities and delete them as well.

8. How to change Interventions

Select the **Intervention** panel. Click the **Change** button to make the necessary updates. Adjust the values as needed and click **Save** to apply the changes.

If you would like to edit the **Interventions**, you can do so by selecting or removing options as needed from the available list.

In the **Intervention Selection**, you can click on the dropdown list and select the options you would like to add. You can also remove any options added by mistake, and then click **Save**.

You can review previous interventions and delete them as needed.

Follow the next link to learn more on [How to add client interventions](https://scribehow.com/viewer/How_to_add_client_interventions_and_link_them_to_a_specific_behavior_for_analysts__R5rtmPS7TCmKR-lBbmroDw) and link them to a specific behavior.

9. How to Change Evidenced

Select **Evidenced** panel. Click the **Change** button to make the necessary updates. Adjust the values as needed and click **Save** to apply the changes.

If you would like to edit the **Evidenced panel**, you can do so by selecting or removing options as needed from the available list.

In the **Evidenced By Selection,** you can click on the dropdown list and select the options you would like to add. You can also remove any options added by mistake, and then click **Save**.

You can review previous options and delete them.