This question specifically asks for the best indirect assessment method to identify potential skillbased targets Indirect Assessments are methods used to gather information about a clients behavior from individuals who know the client well eg parents teachers caregivers without directly observing the clients behavior in realtime These methods include interviews questionnaires and rating scales which are valuable for understanding historical contexts perceived challenges and potential skill deficits Direct Assessments involve directly observing and recording the clients behavior as it occurs in their natural environment Option A Event recording is a form of direct assessment where the frequency of a target behavior is counted It does not fit the indirect criterion Option B Narrative recording also known as ABC recording or anecdotal recording is a form of direct assessment where a descriptive account of behavior and its context is documented It does not fit the indirect criterion Option C Caregiver interview is a quintessential example of an indirect assessment During an interview the BCBA can systematically ask caregivers about the clients current skills deficits across various domains eg communication selfcare social skills preferences and daily routines This information is highly valuable for generating hypotheses and identifying potential skillbased targets for further direct assessment and intervention Option D Functional Behavior Assessment or FBA is a comprehensive process that integrates both indirect and direct assessment methods to determine the functions of a behavior While an FBA certainly includes indirect assessments like interviews the question asks for the best indirect assessment method to identify skillbased targets not the overarching FBA process itself A caregiver interview is a more specific and accurate answer in the context of selecting a single indirect method for this purpose