Aligned with the Association for Positive Behavior Support’s Standards of Practice, this graduate-level text is an authoritative PBS primer for professionals preparing for work in educational and community-based settings. More than 60 leading scholars present the critical skills and knowledge professionals need to translate the principles and science of PBS into person-centered interventions that improve lives. Covering a broad range of ages, disabilities, and settings, this comprehensive textbook fully prepares professionals to support all people with challenging behavior, effectively and respectfully.

PREPARE PROFESSIONALS TO

Use the foundations of PBS and applied behavior analysis (ABA) in everyday practice

Conduct person-centered functional behavior assessments

Select and design effective behavior interventions and curricular modifications

Develop comprehensive, multielement PBS plans tailored to individual needs and goals

Ensure fidelity of behavior-plan implementation

Facilitate generalization and maintenance of behavior changes

PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Vignettes that illustrate effective approaches; online companion materials for instructors, including PowerPoints that enhance teaching and learning and study questions for discussion and reflection.
TOPICS COVERED:

antecedent strategies

consequence strategies

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person-centered planning teams

data-based decision making

single-subject research methodology

systematic instruction

self-determination

quality of life

visual supports

partnering with families

curricular modifications

self-management strategies

behavior assessment and data analysis

systemic change

culturally responsive PBS

future directions for PBS

and more!