Promoting the Positive: Behavior Intervention

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April 30, 2015

Promoting the Positive

Many children have inappropriate behaviors that are due to their disability. Sadly, these behaviors, if not addressed through positive intervention strategies, can often interfere with the child's ability to be successful at school. Understanding why a child behaves the way that he or she does is the first step to stopping unwanted behaviors.

Typically, behaviors serve a function and are governed by their consequences. Any time that a child uses a behavior that is successful in meeting a need, the behavior is likely to be repeated. For example, a child who is overwhelmed by the loud noises at school may begin to scream. If the child is removed from the situation, the child's need to be in a quieter place has been met. The child has now learned that screaming is an effective way to avoid an unpleasant situation.

The process of learning about how children develop problematic behaviors is called Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA). If we learn about the behaviors and know what triggers the behavior, a plan of positive strategies (behavior interventions) can be put in place to teach new, appropriate behaviors.

If a child is demonstrating problematic behaviors at school, a parent may request an FBA. The result of the FBA will help the parent and other members of the IEP team to determine what positive behavior interventions will most effectively support the child.

For further information, contact MPACT or attend one of our Positive Behavior Intervention workshops (for dates and times see Upcoming Trainings listed below).

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UPCOMING MPACT TRAININGS

How to Write Measureable Annual Goals

Date: 05/06/2015

Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Location: Ozark Fire Protection District

604 North 3rd St, Ozark

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Overview

Date: 05/20/2015

Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Location: The Library Station

2535 N. Kansas Expressway

Positive Behavior Interventions

Date: 05/06/2015

Time: 6:00pm to 8:00am

Location: Special School District

12110 Clayton Rd, Town & Country

Date: 05/21/2015

Time: 6:00pm to 8:00am

Location: Southwest Center for Independent Living

2834 S. Nettleton, Springfield

Section 504 and Students with Disabilities

Date: 05/30/2015

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Location: Developmental Services of Franklin County- North Building

1281 N. Highway 47, Union

Steps to Success: IDEA Part C to Part B

Date: 05/06/2015

Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm

Location: United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest MO

3303 Frederick Ave, St. Joseph

Date: 05/20/2015

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Location: Knights of Columbus Developmental Center

3800 Park Ave., 2nd Floor, St. Louis

Steps to Success: Understanding the IFSP Process

Date: 05/18/2015

Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm

Location: United Services

4140 Old Mill Pkwy, St. Peters

The Art of Effective Advocacy

Date: 05/7/15

Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm

Location: Independent Farmers Bank

201 W. Main St, Maysville

Understanding the IEP Process

Date: 05/7/2015

Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Location: Independent Farmers Bank

201 W. Main St, Maysville

Understanding the IEP Process for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Date: 05/02/2015

Time: 9:00am to 10:00am

Location: Developmental Services of Franklin County- North Building

1281 N. Highway 47, Union

For a complete list of MPACT's trainings, including online trainings, visit our website.

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MPACT is funded in part or whole by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs Grant No. H328M090020-10. The contents of the website, however, and any documents cited herein do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S Department of Education.
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