Now early childhood professionals have their own guide to the popular Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) model—the research-proven, family-centered approach used in schools nationwide to resolve challenging behaviors. Developed by top behavior experts, this practical, reader-friendly guidebook shows you how to improve the social-emotional development and prevent challenging behaviors of young children in preschool settings by:
Preventing
behavior problems
Teaching
proactive communication and social skills
Reinforcing
positive behavior
A highly effective approach drawn from the research and principles of applied behavior analysis and positive behavior support,
Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children
will help you
resolve persistent challenging behaviors
address problem behaviors common in younger children
set individualized goals for children
conduct family-centered assessment and intervention
help children with and without disabilities
work effectively with diverse families
collect reliable data and use it to inform next steps
The CD-ROM includes planning forms and worksheets tailored for early childhood programs, including a Goal Sheet, Daily Log, Behavior Rating Scale, Intervention Menu, and Team Implementation Guide. And four detailed case examples walk you through the PTR-YC steps and implementation.
Ideal for a wide range of early childhood settings—including preschools, Head Start, and child care programs—this practical guide will help you resolve even the toughest behavior challenges in young children.
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