Positive Behavior Supports

This module builds off of what was learned in the principles of behavior module. It includes learning how to use positive behavior support techniques, de-escalation strategies for challenging behaviors, and managing behaviors in individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Learning Objectives

Identify why behaviors happen and how they serve to communicate individual needs and wants.
Master strategies to de-escalate harmful behaviors safely, ensuring the well-being of all involved.
Use proactive strategies to meet individuals’ needs and prevent behavioral issues.
Develop skills to teach and reinforce alternative, positive ways for individuals to express their needs.

CMS Competencies

Crisis Prevention and Interventionksdsw@tthree.org2025-04-15T22:39:31-05:00

Crisis Prevention and Intervention

The DSW identifies risk and behaviors that that can lead to a crisis, and uses effective strategies to prevent or intervene in the crisis in collaboration with others.

Recognizes risk and works to prevent an individual’s crisis in a way that meets the individual’s need.
Uses positive behavior supports to prevent crisis and promote health and safety.
Uses appropriate and approved intervention approaches to resolve a crisis.
Seeks help from other staff or services when needed during a crisis.
Monitors situations and communicates with the individual and his or her family and support team to reduce risk.
Reports incidents according to rules.
Sees own potential role within a conflict or crisis and changes behavior to minimize conflict.

Evaluation and Observationksdsw@tthree.org2025-12-19T12:44:23-06:00

Evaluation and Observation

The DSW closely monitors an individual’s physical and emotional health, gathers information about the individual, and communicates observations to guide services.

Helps with the assessment process by gathering information from many sources.
Uses the results of assessments to discuss options with the individual and with team members to guide support work.
Collects data about individual goals and satisfaction with services.
Observes the health and behavior of the individual within his or her cultural context.

Person-Centered Practicesksdsw@tthree.org2025-10-14T15:26:26-05:00

Person-Centered Practices

The DSW uses person-centered practices, assisting individuals to make choices and plan goals, and provides services to help individuals achieve their goals.

Helps design services or support plans based on the choices and goals of the individual
supported, and involves the individual in the process.
Builds collaborative, professional relationships with the individual and others on the support team.
Provides supports and services that help the individual achieve their goals.
Participates as an active member of service or support team.
Works in partnership with the individual to track progress toward goals and adjust services as needed and desired by individual.
Gathers and reviews information about an individual to provide quality services.
Completes and submits documentation of services on time.

Take Training

Test Out Course ID: 1125545

Test-Out Version

To test out of this module:

You must pass a competency exam by 90% or more.
You only get one attempt to pass the competency exam.
You must answer all questions.
If you pass the competency exam, you will earn the certificate for this module without having to complete the training.
If you do not pass the competency exam, you will have to complete the full training module to earn the certificate for this module.
There is no penalty for attempting the test-out exam and not passing.

Test-Out Training

Preview Course ID: 1127090