Designing Positive Behavior Support Plans

This AAIDD bestseller is a step-by-step, concise, and easy-to-read reference for school teams, providers, students, and parents to understand, design, and evaluate positive behavior support (PBS) plans for students with developmental disabilities.

The second edition is updated with state-of-the-art information and research-based practices and is written in plain, simple language. Designing Positive Behavior Support Plans clearly breaks down all the steps it takes to gather important information about problem behaviors, develop comprehensive support plans, and evaluate the success of a support plan.

FEATURES

This contemporary reference includes:
A clear conceptual framework on PBS to think critically about how to approach a student's problem behavior proactively
Detailed directions on using functional behavioral assessments to design individualized PBS plans for children with examples and completed forms
Clearly illustrated contents of comprehensive PBS including:

a) prevention through antecedent and setting event modifications;
b) teaching alternate skills;
c) designing consequence interventions; and
d) creating long-term supports

An abridged version of the assessment process for students with less intensive problem behavior
Comprehensive case study, two sample support plans, a progress evaluation summary, and frequently asked questions

By implementing these empirical strategies, professionals and parents can not only manage to reduce the occurrence of problem behaviors, but enhance the quality of life of a child with a developmental disability.

WHAT SETS THE BOOK APART

Unique user-friendly format, with examples, tips, forms, and checklists that make it a handy reference for school teams, students, providers, and parents.
A best seller! Proven history of working well for professionals in developmental disability
Information and strategies laid out in the book facilitate the work of school personnel and contribute to a more respectful and caring environment
Written by two well-known experts in PBS-Linda M. Bambara and Timothy P. Knoster

Published by AAIDD, a leader in developmental disability information since 1876

NEW TO SECOND EDITION

Twice the subject matter of first edition reflecting updates to PBS over past decade

Since 1876, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of disabilities. AAIDD is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and citizens concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities.

AAIDD publishes books for professionals in developmental disability in the areas of:

-Supported living
-Definition of intellectual disability
-Disability funding
-Positive behavior support
-Palliative care
-Quality of life
-Health

This book should be required reading for every teacher, practitioner, and parent of children with and without disabilities. Few books parallel its comprehensiveness --Lynn Koegel, Clinical Director, Koegel Autism Center/Director, Santa Barbara, California

This text is a gem because it addresses the concepts of Positive Behavior Support without compromising on scientific integrity or overloading the reader with obscure behavioral terms. I will definitely refer to this text in my staff development programs in the future --Will Overfelt, Autism Outreach Services, Buncombe County Schools

A clear, engaging, and informative presentation on how to implement PBS effectively in schools, this state-of-the-art book reflects the very best there is in science-based practical approaches for minimizing problem behavior and producing meaningful quality of life. A handy resource that can be used on a daily basis by teachers and other professionals. --Edward Carr, PhD, Leading Professor, Department of Psychology, State University of New York