Restrictive interventions are those which restrict an individual’s freedom to move or behave. They include, but are not limited to, mechanical restraints, manual holds, seclusion, psychotropic medication or intensive staffing to control the occurrence of certain behaviors. (See this link for an example of a policy on the use of restrictive interventions) The ultimate result… Continue reading Reducing The Use of Restrictive Interventions
Author: lili@thebehaviorweb.com
Behavior Management – The Worst Mistake
Behavior Management, hardly ever refers to the prevention of problem behavior. Most of the time, it is related to crisis de-escalation, “managing” the behavior, so it does not get worse. Ideally, we should be working towards building the skills which the individuals with whom we work often lack, and in turn lead to crisis situations.… Continue reading Behavior Management – The Worst Mistake
Actively Caring
On my last post I let you know that The Behavior Web would be supporting the #AC4P (Actively Caring for People) Movement. Their aim is highlight behaviors that demonstrate active care, and thus, establish a more compassionate and emphatic culture. I am excited to report we have received our first batch of wrist bands, and… Continue reading Actively Caring
Back from the Future
I had a great time this week at the Association for Behavior Analysis International 42nd Annual Convention in Chicago. The weather was nice and warm, making it easy for people to connect and form new relationships. It was great to see old friends and speak with the most influential people in the Behavior Science field. … Continue reading Back from the Future
Changing the World at #ABAI2016
As I get ready to head to Chicago for ABAI’s 42nd International Conference, my thoughts go to all the wonders behavior analysis can offer the world. By focusing on behaviors and its relationship with the environment, behavior analysis affords its practitioners the opportunity to work with challenges from which many other disciplines shy away. … Continue reading Changing the World at #ABAI2016