SED 260 Positive Behavior Supports for Young Children with Disabilities

This course will provide candidates with an overview of the literature and practices on positive behavior supports. Effective means for responding to challenging behaviors of young children in the context of home and school settings will be examined. Emphasis will be given to determining appropriate interventions to prevent behavior, as well as effective methods of responding to problem behavior based on the developmental level of the child. Group management, as well as individualized programming, will be addressed. Candidates will complete a functional behavioral assessment and intervention plan for an individual child with a disability. An 18-hour field experience is required. Prerequisites: SED 146 and EPY 245. Spring

Credits

4