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Aligned with the Association for Positive Behavior Support's Standards of Practice, this graduate-level text is an authoritative PBS primer for professionals preparing for work in educational and community-based settings. More than 60 leading scholars present the critical skills and knowledge professionals need to translate the principles and science of PBS into person-centered interventions that improve lives. Covering a broad range of ages, disabilities, and settings, this comprehensive textbook fully prepares professionals to support all people with challenging behavior, effectively and respectfully. PREPARE PROFESSIONALS TO Use the foundations of PBS and applied behavior analysis (ABA) in everyday practice Conduct person-centered functional behavior assessments Select and design effective behavior interventions and curricular modifications Develop comprehensive, multielement PBS plans tailored to individual needs and goals Ensure fidelity of behavior-plan implementation Facilitate generalization and maintenance of behavior changes PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Vignettes that illustrate effective approaches; online companion materials for instructors, including PowerPoints that enhance teaching and learning and study questions for discussion and reflection. TOPICS COVERED: antecedent strategies consequence strategies functional behavior assessments /li> person-centered planning teams data-based decision making single-subject research methodology systematic instruction self-determination quality of life visual supports partnering with families curricular modifications self-management strategies behavior assessment and data analysis systemic change culturally responsive PBS future directions for PBS and m