A Secondary Prevention Model of Family-Centred PBS: The Low-“Down”
November 17, 2020 | 10:30 – 12:00 PST | Zoom
This presentation will summarize the results of research examining a secondary prevention, family-centred, positive behaviour support (FCPBS) program for parents of young children with Down syndrome, some of also had autism spectrum disorder. The session will describe the 14-week group parent training program and will also outline universal FCPBS strategies that are broadly applicable to families of young children with developmental disabilities who engage in
mild-to-moderate problem behaviour. Techniques for facilitating group parent training sessions will also be discussed.
Presenters:
Susan Fawcett, RSLP, Ph.D., Director of Therapy, Behaviour, and Family Support, Down Syndrome Resource Foundation