QUIZ
Now that you have reviewed all of the material in this section, click on the quiz below, download and print the quiz questions. This self- test provides an opportunity to apply what you have learned in this section. Before moving on, you should be able to answer at least four out of five questions correctly. If you are unable to do so, we recommend that you return to the section and review the material more carefully to fully understand the requirements for Support Brokers. Good Luck!


Quiz 3: The Importance of Behavior as Communication and Positive Behavioral Support.


List of video segments:
Tom Ball - Encourages to ask questions



List of reading assignments:
Kathie Snow - What's a Behavior?




10 Things You Can Do to Support a Person with Difficult Behaviors, David Pitonyak

Dr. Pitonyak emphasizes in his article that understanding a person and their behavior must start with getting to know the person. You will not sit down with a person and complete a checklist that says, "What behaviors do you have that make it harder on your support staff?" and so on. Dr. Pitonyak seeks to understand the whole person, not just the consequence of a behavior or just the concerns of "staff." For more information and articles from Dr. Pitonyak, go to his website at www.dimagine.com.
Joe Schiappacasse on Everyone's Behavior, Joe Schiappacasse and Kathie Snow
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This article is in a question and answer format which is helpful in understanding the concepts of behavior as communication, behavior analysis, and how misunderstandings affect people with disabilities. Joe says, "Because we focus on the perceived deficits instead of the whole person, the behavior strategies people use on others are frequently based on the results of narrow, limited assessments.
Positive Behavioral Supports in School Settings, Julie Fodor, Jerry Lilly, Robyn Legaretta, Judy Hall, and Lee Parks.

This is an introduction to the Positive Behavioral Support process in school settings.
Positive Behavioral Supports for Adults, Celia Flinn and Julie Fodor

A Hands on Training Manual for Behavior Consultants and other professionals working with persons with challenging behaviors.


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