Second edition of Designing Positive Behavior Support Plans published

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In recent years, positive behavior support (PBS) has emerged as a progressive and an effective approach to helping people with developmental disabilities overcome challenging behaviors, and foster a caring environment in service settings and schools. The new second edition of Designing Positive Behavior Support Plans by Linda M. Bambara and Timothy P. Knoster presents all the steps it takes to gather important information about problem behaviors and develop and implement comprehensive support plans successfully in classrooms. The book is published by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD).

"A clear, engaging, and informative presentation on how to implement PBS effectively in schools, Designing Positive Behavior Support Plans reflects the very best there is in science-based practical approaches for minimizing problem behavior and producing meaningful quality of life," says Dr. Edward Carr, Leading Professor of Psychology at the State University of New York.

Designing Positive Behavior Plans helps professionals think critically about how to approach a student's problem behavior proactively. The book includes detailed directions on using functional behavior assessments, including an abridged assessment process for students with less intensive problem behaviors. Replete with examples, checklists, tips, and forms, Designing also includes a case study, two sample support plans, a progress evaluation summary, and a list of frequently asked questions.

The expanded second edition has been updated to reflect many changes that have taken place in the field over the past decade. Specifically, the second edition contains a new chapter on implementing support plans successfully; discussion on School Wide Positive Behavior Support; new sections on collaboration and teaming and why they are important; a list of tools for conducting functional assessments; and a comprehensive bibliography of resources.

is for special education teachers, service providers, students, as well as parents of children with developmental disabilities.

To read customer reviews and a chapter excerpt visit http://bookstore.aaidd.org. To order the book, call 1-301-604-1340 or visit http://bookstore.aaidd.org. For questions, email books@aaidd.org.

Book details
Title: Designing Positive Behavior Support Plans (Second edition)
Year: 2009
Authors: Linda M. Bambara and Timothy P. Knoster
Format & Size: Paperback; 7X10
Pages: 115 pp.
Price: $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-935304-03-6