Dennis H. Reid and Marsha B. Parsons
2nd Edition Now Available!
An evidence-based, practical resource for ensuring behavior plans are carried out appropriately by staff. Relying on 70+ years of experience and over 140 published articles in behavior analysis, the authors provide tried and tested strategies for promoting successful implementation of support plans by front-line staff.
“Well-written, easy to read, and replete with invaluable information . . . Reid and Parsons understand the daily challenges of working in applied settings and focus on practical, evidence-based solutions” . . . Wendy Fitch, BCBA, Lead Psychologist, Cleveland County Schools
“This book is loaded with practical advice for common problems that behavior analysts experience during the implementation phase of a behavior plan” . . . Amazon Reviewer
“This book is an excellent and practical resource for professionals in all areas of human services” . . . Amazon Reviewer (Autism Teacher)
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
* how to obtain staff buy-in for behavior support plans * preparing support plans to facilitate staff follow through * promoting environments that reduce problem behavior* effectively and efficiently training staff to implement plans * monitoring plan implementation in ways acceptable to staff * maintaining implementation proficiency by staff * essential components of behavior plans * enhancing staff data collection * key summary points following each chapter
CHAPTER CONTENTS
Section I: Introduction
Chapter 1: Working With Staff: A Critical but Overlooked Component in Overcoming Challenging Behavior Among People Who Have Severe Disabilities
Chapter 2: Outcome Management: A Step-by-Step Process for Supervising Implementation of Behavior Support Plans
Section II: Characteristics of A Therapeutic Environment for Preventing and Treating Challenging Behavior
Chapter 3: Characteristics of A Therapeutic Environment: Safety First
Chapter 4: Promoting Meaningful Activity Within Group Situations
Chapter 5: Teaching Meaningful Skills: A Critical but Under-Emphasized Component for Preventing and Treating Challenging Behavior
Section III: Setting The Occasion for Implementation of Behavior Support Plans
Chapter 6: Essential Components of Behavior Support Plans for Working With Staff to Overcome Challenging Behavior
Chapter 7: Essential Procedures for Training Staff to Implement Behavior Support Plans
Chapter 8: Monitoring and Evaluating Staff Implementation of Behavior Support Plans
Section IV: Increasing, Maintaining, and Improving Staff Proficiency in Carrying Out Behavior Support Plans
Chapter 9: Supportive Management: Increasing and Maintaining Staff Proficiency in Carrying Out Behavior Support Plans
Chapter 10: Corrective Management: Improving Staff Performance in Carrying Out Behavior Support Plans
Chapter 11: An Illustrative Example of Outcome Management: Promoting Accurate Data Collection by Staff