Behavior Strategy Workshops
At the Creative Approach Development Center, we understand the unique challenges professionals face when supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental health needs. That’s why we’ve designed a series of targeted workshops to empower your team with evidence-based strategies, practical tools, and actionable insights.
Our expert-led workshops focus on critical topics like behavior management using Positive Behavior Support (PBS), crisis prevention, functional behavior assessments, and more. Whether you’re a medical provider, educator, group home team, or caregiver, these workshops provide the skills to create positive outcomes and enhance the quality of care for those you serve.
Join us in building stronger, more confident teams ready to make a lasting impact. Register your group today and take the first step toward creating meaningful change!
Behavior Strategies
Behavior Management Strategies
Description: Identify common behavioral challenges and learn evidence-based approaches for managing them in individuals with IDD and MH.
Length: 1.5 hours
Objectives:
- Identify common behavioral challenges faced by individuals with IDD and MH and their underlying causes.
- Learn evidence-based approaches for managing challenging behaviors, emphasizing positive reinforcement and proactive interventions.
Proactive Behavior Strategies for IDD and MH
Description: Learn how to identify early warning signs of behavioral challenges and implement proactive strategies to reduce their occurrence.
Length: 2 hours
Objectives:
- Understand the importance of proactive behavior planning in preventing escalation.
- Explore practical tools for identifying triggers and developing individualized behavior plans.
- Learn strategies to foster positive environments that encourage desired behaviors.
Building Positive Reinforcement Systems
Description: Dive into the principles of positive reinforcement and discover how to create systems that motivate and sustain behavior change.
Length: 2 hours
Objectives:
- Learn how to design effective reinforcement schedules tailored to individuals with IDD and MH.
- Identify appropriate reinforcers and how to deliver them consistently for maximum impact.
- Explore case studies and examples to understand how reinforcement systems can transform behavior.
Crisis Prevention and De-escalation Techniques
Description: Equip your team with tools to handle behavioral crises effectively while maintaining safety and dignity.
Length: 1.5 hours
Objectives:
- Understand the escalation cycle and how to intervene at each stage.
- Learn evidence-based de-escalation strategies for individuals with IDD and MH.
- Develop personalized crisis intervention plans to minimize future incidents.
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) Essentials
Description: Learn how to conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) to uncover the root causes of challenging behaviors and develop effective intervention strategies.
Length: 2.5 hours
Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and components of an FBA.
- Gain skills to identify behavioral functions and how they inform intervention design.
- Practice creating behavior intervention plans (BIPs) based on FBA findings.
Collaborative Behavior Support Planning
Description: Discover how to involve interdisciplinary teams, families, and caregivers in creating cohesive and effective behavior support plans.
Length: 1.5 hours
Objectives:
- Learn strategies for collaborating with team members to develop and implement behavior plans.
- Understand the role of communication and shared goals in successful behavior management.
- Explore ways to engage families and caregivers in reinforcing positive behaviors.
Enhancing Communication to Reduce Behavioral Challenges
Description: Address the role of communication challenges in behavioral issues and learn how to teach and support alternative communication methods.
Length: 2 hours
Objectives:
- Recognize the link between communication difficulties and challenging behaviors.
- Explore tools like visual aids, AAC devices, and social stories to improve communication.
- Learn strategies for teaching replacement behaviors that fulfill the same function as the challenging behavior.
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Did you know CADC’s Behavior Supports and Individual & Caregiver Workshops are fully covered by the DD Waiver? Explore our services to learn how you can access expert guidance and transformative training at no cost to you!