Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Families : A Model of Individualized Positive Behavior Support for Home and Community

**Featured in our 2018 Growing Strong Calendar.**The popular, research-based Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) model is used in schools and childcare settings nationwide to address challenging behaviors in children with and without disabilities. Now, with the**Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Families (PTR-F)**model in this accessible guidebook, you can use this proven approach with families to help them resolve their child's challenging behavior in their own homes and communities.Developed by top behavior experts, PTR-F is a highly effective intervention model that helps families**prevent**behavior problems in children ages 2–10,**teach**proactive communication and social skills, and**reinforce**positive behavior. In this expertly organized book, you'll discover how to take on the role of PTR-F facilitator to meet each family's unique needs, and you'll get a clear 5-step process for guiding families as they promote their child's positive behavior (see below). With this comprehensive, adaptable model of behavior support, you'll strengthen family engagement, set each child on the path to healthy social-emotional development, and improve quality of life for the entire family.**HELP FAMILIES WITH THE 5-STEP PTR-F PROCESS:****Initiating the process.**Establish a partnership with the family, and then work together to set individualized goals and develop a vision for the child's future.**Assessment.**Guide the family through the steps of functional behavioral assessment (FBA) to uncover the triggers and functions behind the child's behavior.**Intervention.**Using results of the FBA, help the family choose from a menu of intervention options to build a behavior support plan that meets their specific needs.**Coaching.**Conduct meetings with the family, acting as cheerleader and coach and guiding the family to implement the behavior support plan with fidelity in home and community settings.**Monitoring.**Review behavioral data with the family to monitor how well the plan is being implemented and whether the child is making progress.**PRACTICAL MATERIALS:**Practical, printable forms (including a Behavior Rating Scale for data collection, Assessment Checklists, Behavior Support Plan Summary, Fidelity of Strategy Implementation Form, and complete PTR-F Plan Implementation Guide), plus extended case examples that walk you through the PTR-F steps and bring the process to life. Featured in our 2018 Growing Strong Calendar. The popular, research-based Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) model is used in schools and childcare settings nationwide to address challenging behaviors in children with and without disabilities. Now, with the Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Families (PTR-F) model in this accessible guidebook, you can use this proven approach with families to help them resolve their child's challenging behavior in their own homes and communities. Developed by top behavior experts, PTR-F is a highly effective intervention model that helps families prevent behavior problems in children ages 2–10, teach proactive communication and social skills, and reinforce positive behavior. In this expertly organized book, you'll discover how to take on the role of PTR-F facilitator to meet each family's unique needs, and you'll get a clear 5-step process for guiding families as they promote their child's positive behavior (see below). With this comprehensive, adaptable model of behavior support, you'll strengthen family engagement, set each child on the path to healthy social-emotional development, and improve quality of life for the entire family. HELP FAMILIES WITH THE 5-STEP PTR-F PROCESS: Initiating the process. Establish a partnership with the family, and then work together to set individualized goals and develop a vision for the child's future. Assessment. Guide the family through the steps of functional behavioral assessment (FBA) to uncover the triggers and functions behind the child's behavior. Intervention. Using results of the FBA, help the family choose from a menu of intervention options to build a behavior support plan that meets their specific needs. Coaching. Conduct meetings with the family, acting as cheerleader and coach and guiding the family to implement the behavior support plan with fidelity in home and community settings. Monitoring. Review behavioral data with the family to monitor how well the plan is being implemented and whether the child is making progress. PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Practical, printable forms (including a Behavior Rating Scale for data collection, Assessment Checklists, Behavior Support Plan Summary, Fidelity of Strategy Implementation Form, and complete PTR-F Plan Implementation Guide), plus extended case examples that walk you through the PTR-F steps and bring the process to life. The popular, research-based Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) model is used in schools and child care settings nationwide to address challenging behaviors in children with and without disabilities. Now, with the Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Families (PTR-F) model in this accessible guidebook, you can use this proven approach with families to help them resolve their child's challenging behavior in their own homes and communities. Developed by top behavior experts, PTR-F is a highly effective intervention model that helps families prevent behavior problems in children ages 210, teach proactive communication and social skills, and reinforce positive behavior. In this expertly organized book, you'll discover how to take on the role of PTR-F facilitator to meet each family's unique needs, and you'll get a clear 5-step process for guiding families as they promote their child's positive behavior (see below). With this comprehensive, adaptable model of behavior support, you'll strengthen family engagement, set each child on the path to healthy social-emotional development, and improve quality of life for the entire family. HELP FAMILIES WITH THE 5-STEP PTR-F PRACTICAL Practical, printable forms (including a Behavior Rating Scale for data collection, Assessment Checklists, Behavior Support Plan Summary, Fidelity of Strategy Implementation Form, and complete PTR-F Plan Implementation Guide), plus extended case examples that walk you through the PTR-F steps and bring the process to life. A practical guidebook for helping families resolve their child’s challenging behavior in home and community settings. Title Page 2 Copyright 4 Contents 5 About the Forms 6 About the Authors 7 Foreword 9 Acknowledgments 11 1. Introduction to Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Families (PTR-F) 13 2. How to Work with Families 25 Appendix: Case Examples 30 3. Initiating the PTR-F Process 34 Appendix: Case Examples 47 4. PTR-F Assessment (Functional Behavioral Assessment) 56 Appendix: Case Examples 70 5. PTR-F Intervention 87 Appendix: Case Examples 98 6. Coaching the Family to Implement Plans with Fidelity 107 Appendix: Case Examples 119 7. Using Data and Next Steps 133 Appendix: Case Examples 143 References 148 Intervention Guide 152 Index 188 RELATIONSHIPS / Children with Special Needs,Kindergarten,EDUCATION / Preschool &,EDUCATION / Special Education/General,FAMILY &,EDUCATION / Elementary