Behavior Support and Developmental Disabilities
This course covers how to provide support to developmentally disabled individuals with behavioral challenges. Topics include defining a behavior, cycle of behavior, preventing a behavior, communication variables, and intervention variables.
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Course Code: REL-PAC-0-BSDD
Hours: 0.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 6/30/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least two possible causes of adverse behavior.
Explain the four-stage cycle behind all behaviors.
Describe at least two behavioral components of care for people with developmental disabilities.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: What is a Behavior?
Behavior
Behavior is Communication
The Cycle of Behaviors
Possible Antecedents
Prevention is the Key
Review
Summary
Section 3: Teaching Positive Behavior
Reinforcement
Redirection
Teach Alternative Skills
Environmental Manipulation
Graduated Guidance
Token Economy
Differential Reinforcement
Chaining
Incidental Teaching
Modeling
Relaxation Training
Discrimination Training
Cues/Prompts
Shaping
Active Listening
Contingency Statement
Review
Summary
Section 4: Nonverbal Communication
Communication
Verbal Interventions
Interventional Variables
Review
Summary
Section 5: Managing Negative Behaviors
Behavior Treatment Plan
Common Characteristics
Behavior Objective
Replacement Skills
Consistency
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
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Instructor: Kim Matthews, RN
Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff.
Relias Learning will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.