Instead of managing or treating behaviors, the positive behavior support methodology seeks to replace the goal seeking behavior with strategies that are more productive. The response of the service and healthcare fields to this approach has been overwhelming; with legislation, organizational policies, research, educational curriculum, and communities of care all responding in support. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction CHEAT SHEETS: Staff Beliefs & Client Perceptions of Helpfulness Client Beliefs & Staff Strategies to be Helpful Evaluating Cause & Effect: Using Questions to Explore Antecedents Evaluating Cause & Effect: Descriptions & Metrics Principles of Cause & Effect: Exploring Antecedents ABC Behavior Tracking Form Positive Behavior Support Model (Graphic Model) Intervention Skill Building Model (Generic) An Example: Positive Behavior Support Plan & Functional Behavior Assessment Addendum: Recommended Guidelines for Developing Functional Assessments & Positive Behavior Support Plans (DDA 5.14) Functional Assessment Guidelines (DDA 5.14) Positive Behavior Support Plan Guidelines (DDA 5.14) Concluding Remarks Author: Travis Barker, MPA GCPM