Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Families

Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Families

A Model of Individualized Positive Behavior Support for Home and Community

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Early Childhood, K-12

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 behavior problems 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.

HELP FAMILIES WITH THE 5-STEP PTR-F PROCESS:

  1. 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.
  2. Assessment. Guide the family through the steps of functional behavioral assessment (FBA) to uncover the triggers and functions behind the child's behavior.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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Reviews

Joseph Lucyshyn, Associate Professor, Department of Educational and Counseling, Psychology and Special Education, University of British Columbia

“ Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Families provides a much-needed manual version of individualized, positive behavior support (PBS) with families of children with challenging behavior. The authors have synthesized features of a PBS approach into a highly practical, family-centered and family-friendly model that is deeply respectful to children and families, firmly grounded in evidence-based practice, carefully illustrated with case studies, and imminently doable by practitioners in family support agencies. Professionals who aim to empower families to improve child behavior and development in family life will find this book an invaluable aid.”

Stephan Viehweg, Associate Director, Riley Child Development Center, IU School of Medicine, Co-author of Tackling the Tough Stuff

“This practical, logical, and doable method for families takes the guesswork out of achieving meaningful changes in children's challenging behaviors.”

Angela Tomlin, Associate Clinical Professor and Director of the Riley Child Development LEND Program, Indiana University School of Medicine, Co-author of Tackling the Tough Stuff

“The Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Families approach is clear, understandable, and family-friendly while remaining true to key behavioral principles. The newest version offers a set of well-designed tips and tools that professionals can use to work together with families to design, implement, and evaluate behavior plans that effectively address serious challenging behaviors in young children.”

Mary Louise Hemmeter, Department of Special Education, Vanderbilt University

“PTR-F is the tool many early childhood professionals have been looking for as they work with young children with challenging behavior and their families. PTR-F is research-based and family-friendly, and provides concrete strategies. Families will find that the process is useful and effective and that the strategies can be implemented in the context of their daily routines.”

Authors: Glen Dunlap Ph.D., Phillip S. Strain Ph.D., Janice K. Lee Ph.D., Jaclyn D. Joseph Ph.D., BCBA-D, Christopher Vatland Ph.D., Lise K. Fox Ph.D.

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