In this episode, let’s talk about an evidence-based behavioural intervention known as Positive Behaviour Support.

References:

Clarke, S., & Dunlap, G. (2008). A descriptive analysis of intervention research published in the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions: 1999-2005. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 10, 67-71. doi: 10.1177/1098300707311810.

LaVigna, G.W., & Willis, T.J. (2012). The efficacy of positive behavioural support with the most challenging behaviour: The evidence and its implications. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 37(3), 185-195. doi: 10.3109/13668250.2012.696597.

Prior, M., & Roberts, J. (2012). Early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders: Guidelines for good practice. Canberra: Australian Government Department of Social Services. Retrieved 29 June 2020 from https://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/disability-and-carers/program-services/for-people-with-disability/early-intervention-for-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorders-guidelines-for-good-practice-2012.

Prior, M., Roberts, J.M., Rodger, S., Williams, K., & Sutherland, R. (2011). A review of the research to identify the most effective models of practice in early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders. Canberra: Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Retrieved 29 June 2020 from  https://www.dss.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/10_2014/review_of_the_research_report_2011_0.pdf.

Weitlauf, A.S., McPheeters, M.L., Peters, B., Sathe, N., Travis, R., Aiello, R., Williamson, E.,   Veenstra-VanderWeele, J., Krishnaswami, S., Jerome, R., & Warren, Z.   (2014). Therapies for children with autism spectrum disorder: Behavioral interventions update. Comparative   Effectiveness Review no. 137 [AHRQ Publication No. 14-EHC036-EF]. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.   Retrieved 29 June 2020 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK241444/.

Wong, C., Odom, S.L., Hume, K., Cox, A.W., Fettig, A., Kucharczyk, S., Brock, M.E., Plavnick, J.B., Fleury, V.P., & Schultz, T.R. (2015). Evidence-based practices for children, youth, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45(7), 1951-1966. doi: 10.1007/s10803-014-2351-

Links:

To find a psychologist, go to https://www.psychology.org.au/Find-a-Psychologist

NDIS Financial Support - https://www.ndis.gov.au/contact

https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/therapies-services/therapies-interventions/therapy-hours-asd

https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/uploads/documents/Fact%20Sheets/Factsheet_Positive-Behaviour-Support_20170306.pdf

https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/uploads/documents/Aspect%20Practice/PBS/Aspect-Practice-PBS-Measuring-Behaviour-Change.pdf

For more information, head over to Aspect Australia - www.autismspectrum.org.au.

Disclaimer: I'm not a professional, just a student with a passion for autism.