Measuring the Impact of Positive Behavior Support

Abstract

Although positive behavior support (PBS) approaches are often cited as influencing systems, families, and individuals beyond changes in problem or alternative behavior, very few studies have directly assessed issues related to the social validity of these approaches. In response to this need, the Tri-State Consortium for Positive Behavior Support systematically evaluated broad ecological outcomes including behavioral outcomes and quality of life outcomes as measured through team members' ratings. Results of assessments of 78 initial child-centered teams indicate that the PBS approach had an important impact on multiple levels. This article discusses some specific areas of impact and highlights areas for future research on measuring behavioral outcomes, quality of life, and social validity issues relevant to PBS.

Person Focused Training: a model for delivering positive behavioural supports to people with challenging behaviours

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A Model of Positive Behavioral Support for Individuals with Autism and Their Families

“…These data serve to inform the team of progress and/or of any need to modify plans. Family stories, measures of quality of life, and consumer satisfaction are important as well (Kincaid, Knoster, Harrower, Shannon, & Bustamante, 2002). Singer (2000) stated that the field must honor evaluation research more and focus on a thorough evaluation with a combination of methods, including group experiments and qualitative studies.…”