A primary goal of FBA is to guide the development of effective positive interventions based on the function of the behavior (e.g., tangible, escape, attention,
automatic).
Providing effective educational programs for students who exhibit problem behavior requires practical assessment tools and time efficient procedures that directly translate into intervention plans.
The Positive Environment Checklist (PEC) is designed for use in evaluating whether the settings in which persons with disabilities live, work, and go to school are structured in a manner that promotes and maintains positive, adaptive behaviors.
To facilitate a group, family, team or organization in thinking together around a given challenge or issue here is an opportunity to experience for real the person-centered, futures planning tool – MAP
We believe that one-page profiles are the foundation of personalization, and can lead to positive change for people all ages and any ability. They provide us a snapshot of what really matters to people, that can be taken with them as they move through services and come into contact with people. They are helpful in many settings including within teams to build trust and relationships among co-workers.
Web page that includes resources about person, family, and community-centered planning and lifestyle enhancement. It includes tools, planning guides, and examples of practice.
When we think about how to support people with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) who are having a difficult time, we think about how the disability impacts the person’s life, or we look at what support to use to make things better. For people with problem behavior, we often consider why the person has difficulties. In other words, we are often focused on what is “wrong” with a person’s life. Sometimes we miss asking whether people are “well.” Are we thinking about how to support the person in engaging in a healthy lifestyle that will promote mental wellness and having a good life?
