Positive behavior supports for adults with disabilities in employment, community, and residential settings : practical strategies that work

By: Storey, Keith 1956-.

Contributor(s): Post, Michal 1949-.

Publisher: Springfield, IL : Charles C Thomas, 2015Description: ix, 186 pages ; 26 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780398081126; 0398081123.Subject(s): DISABILITY

| POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT

| EMPLOYMENT

| SOCIAL SKILLS

| SELF MANAGEMENT

| ADULTS

Contents:

Preface. - 1. Overview of positive behavior supports. - 2. Measuring behavior. - 3. Functional assessment and analysis. - 4. Reinforcement. - 5. Punishment. - 6. Preventative procedures and interventions. - 7. Self-management strategies. - 8. Social skills instruction. - 9. Collaboration in providing positive behavior supports. - Appendix: resources for positive behavior supports.

Summary: "The aim of this book is to provide an overview of positive behavior supports for adults with disabilities in a written format that is directed to support providers who can immediately put the information to use. The authors have written the book in a non-technical format and include clear real-life examples for using positive behavior supports in employment, community, and residential settings. It is generic across disability labels and should be of interest to those working with adults with disabilities in any capacity." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE

List(s) this item appears in: Employment Resources. April 2024. CM

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Book	IHC Library	Main Collection	410.3 STO (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Checked out	13/05/2024	W004430

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"The aim of this book is to provide an overview of positive behavior supports for adults with disabilities in a written format that is directed to support providers who can immediately put the information to use. The authors have written the book in a non-technical format and include clear real-life examples for using positive behavior supports in employment, community, and residential settings. It is generic across disability labels and should be of interest to those working with adults with disabilities in any capacity." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE

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