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Product

Positive Behavior Supports

Center:

MN-Institute on Community Integration, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2006

Contact Information:

Bill Tapp
[email protected]
865-934-0221

Product Description:

Positive Behavior Supports is a course offered within the College of Direct Support. This course is an introduction to methods of supporting people who engage in challenging behaviors. Strategies that are safe, fair, compassionate, and effective in preventing and reducing problem behaviors are included. The learner is provided with definitions of challenging behavior and basic behavioral terms and principles. The learner will understand more about the history of treatment of people with developmental disabilities and why the person-centered practices at the heart of positive behavior supports are being embraced. The course teaches learners about regulations in the use of behavioral interventions and provides practical information on how to effectively support people who present behavioral challenges.

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Product/Publication Type(s):

Electronic Products, Academic Course Development

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals, Students

Alternative Format:

Captioned, Visual Format or Large Print, Electronic (disc, CD, 508 compliant web posting)

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COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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