Prevent Teach Reinforce For Young Children The Early Childhood Model Of Individualized Positive Behavior Support

Now early childhood professionals have their own guide to the popular Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) model; the research-proven, family-centered approach used in schools nationwide to resolve challenging behaviours. Developed by top behaviour experts, this practical, reader-friendly guidebook shows you how to improve the social-emotional development and prevent challenging behaviours of young children in preschool settings by: preventing behaviour problems; teaching proactive communication and social skills; and reinforcing positive behaviour. A highly effective approach drawn from the research and principles of applied behaviour analysis and positive behaviour support, Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children will help you: resolve persistent challenging behaviours; address problem behaviours common in younger children; set individualized goals for children; conduct family-centered assessment and intervention; help children with and without disabilities; and collect reliable data and use it to inform next steps. The CD-ROM includes planning forms and worksheets tailored for early childhood programs, including a Goal Sheet, Daily Log, Behavior Rating Scale, Intervention Menu, and Team Implementation Guide. And four detailed case examples walk you through the PTR-YC steps and implementation.