Parents often assume that difficult eating, sleeping and toileting behaviors are part of their child’s autism and must be endured. This workshop will provide parents with an overview of Positive Behavior Support (PBS). Many families find PBS very helpful in learning how to help their children with special needs develop functional behaviors that can make a huge difference in the quality of family life and the child’s ability to be included in school and community activities. Core features of PBS include the application of behavioral science (ABA), the use of practical interventions to prevent problem behavior and promote desired behavior, and a focus on improving the quality of life for the individual and those who live with and support him/her.

The goal of the day is to provide information to help parents become aware of what a good standard of PBS service looks like so they can find a behavior consultant who can help them address these important functional skills as part of their child’s ABA program. Parents will also learn about strategies they can begin using immediately to prevent problem behavior from developing in very young children and to better understand some of the challenges they currently experience.