Positive Behavior Support and Applied Behavior Analysis

This article reviews the origins and characteristics of the positive behavior support (PBS) movement and examines those features in the context of the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA). We raise a number of concerns about PBS as an approach to delivery of behavioral services and its impact on...

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Published in:Perspectives on behavior science 2006-01, Vol.29 (1), p.51-74
Main Authors: Johnston, J. M, Foxx, R. M, Jacobson, J. W, Green, G, Mulick, J. A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied behavior analysis
Behavior Modification
Behavioral Science Research
Developmental Disabilities
Ethics
Evaluation
Human Services
Intervention
Outcomes of Treatment
Professional Education
Professional Training
Reinforcement
Special Education
Values
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Summary:This article reviews the origins and characteristics of the positive behavior support (PBS) movement and examines those features in the context of the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA). We raise a number of concerns about PBS as an approach to delivery of behavioral services and its impact on how ABA is viewed by those in human services. We also consider the features of PBS that have facilitated its broad dissemination and how ABA might benefit from emulating certain practices of the PBS movement. (Contains 4 footnotes.)
ISSN:0738-6729
2520-8969
2196-8918
2520-8977
DOI:10.1007/BF03392117