The purpose of this study was to critically examine the positive approaches to behavioral
intervention research and young children demonstrating challenging behavior. The authors …

This article reviews the origins and characteristics of the positive behavior support (PBS)
movement and examines those features in the context of the field of applied behavior …

Over the last several years, there has been an increased focus on school readiness and
supporting children during the preschool years to learn the skills they need to be successful …

There is increasing concern over the number of young children who exhibit challenging
behaviors in early childhood settings. Comprehensive prevention models are needed to …

An early manifestation of atypical social-emotional development is the occurrence of
challenging behaviors. While some challenging behaviors dissipate during and following …

Early Head Start children may be more likely to exhibit difficulties with social–emotional
functioning due to the high-risk environments in which they live. However, positive parenting …

As the number of young children displaying challenging behavior in early childhood grows,
so too does the need to implement evidence-based practices that prevent challenging …

This study examined the effects yielded from the implementation of assessment-based
behavior support plans on the engagement and problem behavior of three young children …

The main purpose of this paper is to review literature associated with social skills training for
students with behavioral difficulties in both the general and special education settings …

Studies have shown that children with ASD have increased severity and incidence of pain
symptoms compared to typically developing children and children with other disorders. Pain …