This authoritative handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge about developmental disabilities: neuroscientific and genetic foundations; the impact on health, learning, and behavior; and effective educational and clinical practices. Leading authorities analyze what works in intervening with diverse children and families, from infancy through the school years and the transition to adulthood. Chapters present established and emerging approaches to promoting communication and language abilities, academic skills, positive social relationships, and vocational and independent living skills. Current practices in positive behavior support are discussed, as are strategies for supporting family adaptation and resilience.

The revised and expanded edition of a popular book trusted in classrooms across the country, Behavior Support is your guide to implementing effective positive behavior support (PBS)-both in the classroom and across an entire school. You'll get explicit, research-based strategies for implementing the three tiers of PBS: universal, school-wide interventions; selected interventions with students exhibiting risk behaviours; specialized interventions with students who need intensive, individualized help. Packed with updated strategies on hot topics, redesigned forms, and the newest research on multitiered systems of support, this new edition will help you support positive changes in your students' behaviour-so you can keep the focus on learning. (Ideal for both in-service teacher training and college and university courses!) RESEARCH-BASED STRATEGIES FOR HELPING STUDENTS: Stop challenging behaviour before it starts Improve communication, social, and self-control skills Form positive, respectful relationships with classmates, teachers, and other community members Take a more active part in their school, classroom, and community WHAT'S NEW: More research and strategies on key topics, including bullying prevention, safe and responsive school climates, functional assessment, and individual student interventions. You'll also get more explicit step-by-step instructions, new case examples, tips on sustaining PBS in your school, redesigned forms that are practical and easy to use, and focusing questions for each chapter that highlight key takeaways. This revised and expanded edition is your guide to implementing effective positive behaviour support. Includes more on bullying prevention, safe and responsive school climates, and functional behaviour analysis.