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MacDonald, Anne; McGill, Peter; Murphy, Glynis – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) has been shown to be effective in minimizing challenging behaviour and improving the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Training in PBS is an important factor in achieving good coverage in the use of PBS. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of training managers of social care…
Descriptors: Positive Behavior Supports, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Intellectual Disability
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McGill, Peter; Bradshaw, Jill; Hughes, Andrea – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: This study sought to gather information about the impact of extended training in positive behaviour support on staff knowledge, causal attributions and emotional responses. Methods: Students completed questionnaires at the beginning, middle and end of a University Diploma course to measure changes in their knowledge of challenging…
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Mental Retardation, Emotional Response, Questionnaires