- Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- What is Positive Behavior Support (PBS)?
- Benefits of PBS
- Understanding Challenging Behavior
- PBS Interventions
- Creating a Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP)
- PBS Competence Framework
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Positive Behavior Support – GPs
Lessons
Brief description of Positive Behavior Support
By the end of this section, learners will be able to: Understand Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Recognize the importance of understanding the individual Identify the benefits and key elements of PBS Explain challenging behavior and its causes Module 1 : what is Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
By the end of this section, learners will be able to: Understand what Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is Explain why understanding the individual is essential in PBS Recognize the importance of person-centered support Identify the key principles and values of PBS Understand the role of teamwork and collaboration in PBS Module 2 : what are the benefits of PBS
By the end of this section, learners will be able to: Understand the benefits of Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Recognize the importance of evidence-based practice in PBS Identify the key requirements for successful PBS implementation Explain the Ten Key Elements of PBS Module 3: Understanding Challenging Behavior
By the end of this section, learners will be able to: Understand what challenging behavior is Recognize why challenging behavior is often misunderstood Identify examples of behaviors that may challenge Understand why behaviors may be viewed as challenging Module 4: PBS intervention
By the end of this section, learners will be able to: Understand how PBS guides support for individuals Identify methods of recording behavior (e.g., ABC charts) Explain how proactive, reactive, and post-reactive strategies are used Understand how to implement behavior support strategies effectively Module 5: Creating a Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP)
By the end of this section, learners will be able to: Understand who PBSPs are for and why they are needed Identify where PBSPs are used and who implements them Explain how a PBSP is developed step-by-step Understand the role of functional assessment in planning support Recognize the importance of reviewing and updating PBSPs Module 6 : PBS Competence Framework
By the end of this section, learners will be able to: Understand the PBS Competence Framework Identify who the framework is for Explain how the framework is used in practice Recognize different levels of PBS competencies by function Understand how PBS can be implemented across services Module 7 : Examples of plans in action
By the end of this section, learners will be able to: Understand how PBS plans are applied in real-life situations Recognize how PBSPs are developed using assessment and observation Identify how behavior functions guide intervention strategies Understand how person-centered support improves outcomes Apply PBS principles to different case examples