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Title
A Secondary Prevention Model of Family-Centred PBS: The Low-“Down”
Author
Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA)
Summary
This online video, presented by Susan Fawcett of the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation, summarizes the results of research examining a secondary prevention, family-centred, positive behavior support (FCPBS) program for parents of young children with Down syndrome, some of also had autism spectrum disorder. The session describes the 14-week group parent training program and also outlines universal FCPBS strategies that are broadly applicable to families of young children with developmental disabilities who engage in mild-to-moderate problem behavior.
The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA) was established in 2009 in the University of British Columbia Faculty of Education. CIRCA's mission is "to support research and professional capacity-building efforts that will improve the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their families, and the communities in which they live" [Website].
Language
English
Publisher
Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA)
DateModified
1/9/2023 7:35 PM EST