A Positive Behavior Support Pocket Guide

Second Edition: In a value based service setting the positive behavior support methodology has responded to the call for a safe, respectful, and evidence informed practice for responding to challenging behaviors.

Instead of managing or treating behaviors, the positive behavior support methodology seeks to replace the goal seeking behavior with strategies that are more productive.

The response of the service and healthcare fields to this approach has been overwhelming; with legislation, organizational policies, research, educational curriculum, and communities of care all responding in support. TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Introduction CHEAT SHEETS:

Staff Beliefs & Client Perceptions of Helpfulness

Client Beliefs & Staff Strategies to be Helpful

Evaluating Cause & Effect: Using Questions to Explore Antecedents

Evaluating Cause & Effect: Descriptions & Metrics

Principles of Cause & Effect: Exploring Antecedents

ABC Behavior Tracking Form

Positive Behavior Support Model (Graphic Model)

Intervention Skill Building Model (Generic)

An Example: Positive Behavior Support Plan & Functional Behavior Assessment

Addendum:

Recommended Guidelines for Developing Functional Assessments & Positive Behavior Support Plans (DDA 5.14)

Functional Assessment Guidelines (DDA 5.14)

Positive Behavior Support Plan Guidelines (DDA 5.14)

Concluding Remarks

Author: Travis Barker, MPA GCPM