Positive behavioural support: definition, current status and future directions

Authors:
ALLEN David, et al
Journal article citation:
Tizard Learning Disability Review, 10(2), April 2005, pp.4-11.
Publisher:
Emerald

Summarises the historical development of positive behavioural support. Describes the main features of this approach and outlines the evidence for its effectiveness. Discusses reasons that relatively few people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour appear to have access to this form of therapeutic intervention, and makes recommendations for future development.

Subject terms:
intervention, learning disabilities, behaviour therapy, challenging behaviour;
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN print:
1359-5474

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