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The Efficacy of Positive Behavioural Support with the Most Challenging Behaviour: The Evidence and Its Implications
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LaVigna, Gary W.; Willis, Thomas J. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2012
Background: Positive behaviour support (PBS) is behaviour analysis applied in support of people with challenging behaviour. Questions have been raised as to PBS effectiveness, costs, and accessibility. Method: Outcome studies meeting specified criteria for PBS were selected for review. All told, 12 outcome studies encompassing 423 cases were…
Descriptors: Evidence, Behavior Problems, Behavior Modification, Positive Reinforcement
A Component Analysis of Positive Behaviour Support Plans
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McClean, Brian; Grey, Ian – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2012
Background: Positive behaviour support (PBS) emphasises multi-component interventions by natural intervention agents to help people overcome challenging behaviours. This paper investigates which components are most effective and which factors might mediate effectiveness. Method: Sixty-one staff working with individuals with intellectual disability…
Descriptors: Intervention, Mental Retardation, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Problems
Developing Behavioural Training Services to Meet Defined Standards within an Australian Statewide Disability Service System and the Associated Client Outcomes
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Crates, Nicola; Spicer, Matthew – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2012
Background: LaVigna, Christian, and Willis (2005) reported on a project where Institute for Applied Behaviour Analysis (IABA) staff trained a professional team in New Zealand (NZ) to provide behavioural services that met defined criteria. The NZ team was then trained to train other practitioners to meet the same professional standards. However, no…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Treatment, Foreign Countries, Severity (of Disability), Intervention
An Evaluation of an Intervention Sequence Outline in Positive Behaviour Support for People with Autism and Severe Escape-Motivated Challenging Behaviour
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McClean, Brian; Grey, Ian – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2012
Background: Positive behaviour support emphasises the impact of contextual variables to enhance participation, choice, and quality of life. This study evaluates a sequence for implementing changes to key contextual variables for 4 individuals. Interventions were maintained and data collection continued over a 3-year period. Method: Functional…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Health Conditions, Quality of Life
Positive Behaviour Support and Supported Employment for Adults with Severe Disability
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West, Elizabeth A.; Patton, Holly Ann – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2010
Background: Functional assessments and supported employment procedures have the potential to enhance quality of life factors for adults who have historically been isolated. Method: Functional assessments and supported employment procedures were used to assist four adults with severe disability who exhibited challenging behaviour, to achieve…
Descriptors: Supported Employment, Severe Disabilities, Job Performance, Quality of Life
Staff Behaviour and Resident Engagement before and after Active Support Training
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Stancliffe, Roger J.; Harman, Anthony D.; Toogood, Sandy; McVilly, Keith R. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2008
Background: Identifying the factors associated with greater increases in resident engagement has the potential to enhance the effectiveness of active support (AS). Method: Observational data from Stancliffe, Harman, Toogood, and McVilly's (2007) study of AS were analysed to evaluate amount of staff help, effectiveness of staff help, and staff use…
Descriptors: Positive Reinforcement, Residential Programs, Staff Development, Participation