Mindfulness-Based Positive Behavior Support (MBPBS) has been shown to be effective in reducing stress and burnout in parents and professional caregivers of children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The aim of this study was to assess the comparative effects of the mindfulness (MB) and positive behavior support (PBS) components against the MBPBS program for mindful parenting.
Research article about the effects of mindfulness-based positive behavior support on mothers and their children with autism spectrum disorder or with intellectual disabilities
The EC-BOQ Cultural Responsiveness Companion is a resource for coaches and teams implementing the Pyramid Model to improve the fit of their Pyramid systems with the needs of children and their families.
A resource to help teams examine their implementation fidelity, document whether the implementation has been effective, and identify strengths and weaknesses in the implementation for action planning.
To implement positive supports systematically, state agencies in Minnesota are designing training and technical assistance efforts that focus on gathering data to drive these evidence-informed practices.