Behavior Support and Developmental Disabilities

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

Congratulations!

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; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.