Behavior Management : Principles and Practices of Positive Behavior Supports

by Wheeler, John J.; Richey, David Dean

• ISBN13: 9780130939890
• ISBN10: 0130939897
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

For Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support (PBS), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Functional Assessment courses. With the goal of helping teachers achieve optimistic outcomes for the students they teach, this text focuses on ways for combining the "best" of behavior analysis, behavior management, and positive behavior supports (PBS). Translating empirical-based research into current practice, this book demonstrates the effectiveness of PBS with a wide range of learners with varying off-task behaviors. This text reinforces the need to seek "goodness of fit" based on each learners' developmental strengths and challenges. While primarily addressing the needs of learners with disabilities, the authors emphasize the relevance of PBS for all children and youth, regardless of their abilities in any area.

Table of Contents

Understanding Behavior in Children and Youth

Partnering with Families

Ensuring Ethical Practices in the Delivery of Positive Behavior Supports

Identifying Strategies for Antecedent Management

Using Reinforcement to Increase Appropriate Behavior

Understanding Functional Behavior Assessment

Planning Behavior Support

Evaluating Positive Behavior Supports

Teaching Positive Alternative Behaviors

Reducing Challenging Behavior

Developing Self-Determination Skills

Reviewing Chapters and Considering Future Applications of Positive Behavior Supports

Name Index

Subject Index

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