PBS BASICS
This PBS principle focuses on understanding why a behaviour occurs before trying to change it.
What is understanding the function of behaviour?
All behaviour serves this purpose.
What is a function?
This visual tool helps people understand what activities are happening throughout the day.
What is a schedule?
This "W" identifies the activity a person will be doing.
What is "What?"
Consistently following the schedule and support strategies is called this.
What is implementation?
PBS stands for this approach that promotes quality of life while reducing challenging behaviour.
What is Positive Behaviour Support?
Name one of the four common functions of behaviour.
What is attention, escape/avoidance, access to tangible items/activities, or sensory stimulation?
These strategies are put in place before a behaviour occurs to increase success.
What are proactive strategies?
This "W" identifies the location where an activity will occur.
What is "Where?"
Staff should do this when a scheduled activity cannot occur as planned.
What is communicate the change and provide an alternative plan?
Name one of the primary goals of PBS besides reducing challenging behaviour.
What is improving quality of life? (Also accept increasing independence, participation, relationships, or meaningful activities.)
When a person repeatedly leaves an activity to avoid completing it, the likely function is this.
What is escape or avoidance?
Giving choices between two activities is an example of this strategy.
What is increasing choice and control?
This "W" identifies the people involved in the activity.
What is "Who?"
This helps determine whether a schedule or strategy is working effectively.
What is collecting and reviewing data?
This person-centred PBS approach focuses on strengths, preferences, and abilities rather than deficits.
What is a strengths-based approach?
A person repeatedly jokes loudly during group activities and receives reactions from others. What is the most likely function?
What is attention?
Modifying the environment, providing visual supports, and adjusting expectations are examples of these supports.
What are preventative or environmental strategies?
This "W" helps explain the purpose or importance of an activity.
What is "Why?"
Why is consistency among staff important when implementing schedules?
What is providing predictability and reducing confusion for the individual?
In PBS, interventions should be proactive rather than reactive. What does proactive mean?
What is preventing challenges before they occur through planning, supports, and environmental changes?
Why is identifying the correct function of behaviour important before developing support strategies?
What is ensuring supports address the reason for the behaviour rather than just the behaviour itself?
When planning supports, staff should consider individual preferences, strengths, needs, and this additional important factor.
What are meaningful and motivating activities?
During schedule development, this final "W" helps staff determine the timing and sequence of activities.
What is "When?"
A schedule looks great on paper but is rarely used by staff. What is the biggest implementation issue?
What is lack of fidelity/consistent implementation?