positive behavior support muriel k. rand [email protected]

Positive Behavior Support

MURIEL K. [email protected]

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Big Ideas: The Environment Changes Behavior

Teaching is More Effective than Punishment

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What is Positive Behavior Support?

◦Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) is an research validated approach to eliminate challenging behaviors and replace them with prosocial skills.


Elements of PBS Plans

◦Prevention Strategies (so the behavior doesn’t occur)

◦Skills Teaching (to replace inappropriate behavior)

◦Change in Teacher Response (to stop reinforcing inappropriate behavior)

1. Prevention Strategies


Give Choice

◦ Where to sit◦ What center to go to◦ What pencil to use◦ What order to do questions◦ Who to work with◦ Give sense of control and reduces anxiety


Use High P Requests

◦ High Probability Requests◦ Ask child to do something you are sure he/she will comply with◦ This builds a spirit of cooperation and positive feeling◦ Next ask for a more difficult request


Use Visual Supports

◦ Visuals to remind child of appropriate behavior◦ Posters, picture cards, picture steps


Visual Schedule


Visual Reminders


Visual Communication


Modify the Activity◦Cover up all but one question◦Reduce the number of responses expected ◦Use manipulatives◦Record the directions/ messages ◦Work with partner


Modify Transitions◦Earlier◦Later◦Slower◦Visual Cues


Modify Work Area◦Quiet, distraction-free work area◦Labeled seating area◦Replacement activities (Fidget toys)


Modify Seating


Slant Board for Writing

Weighted Vest

Weighted Lap Pad

Adaptive Materials


Give Attention Breaks◦Drink of Water◦Timer◦Break Tickets


Planned Attention1. Schedule time to interact with child2. Schedule BEFORE inappropriate behavior typically

occurs3. Use buddy activities4. Send positive notes home5. Schedule time with other adults at school,

counselor, principal, etc.

3. Teach Replacement Skills (Social/Emotional Skills)


Emotional Skills◦Calm Down◦Persist – Keep trying


Social Skills◦How to say “No”◦How to start a conversation◦How to get positive attention◦How to move away from distractions◦How to problem solve


School Skills◦Track the speaker◦Take appropriate breaks◦Get started◦Stay organized◦Self-Monitor


Teaching Skills Social Stories

Puppets

Role Play

Practice

Visual Guidance

Change Adult Responses (Stop Reinforcing the

Behavior

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