The MCBDD is happy to offer opportunities for providers, individuals, families, and anyone caring for those with developmental differences to learn more about meeting their behavioral needs. Here are some resources to help you continue to intentionally contribute to a positive culture for people with developmental differences.
Virtual Support Strategies Forum
Need help troubleshooting positive solutions for challenging situations? Are you scratching your head or pondering how to interact more effectively with those you serve.
Then join Jerry Thomas, MCBDD Positive Supports Coordinator, for virtual weekly drop-in sessions aimed at helping providers, frontline supervisors, or anyone caring for those with developmental disabilities, discover ways to promote positive solutions for behavior situations.
Ongoing Sessions:
Mondays from 1:00-2:00 pm
Thursdays from 9:00 -10:00 am
Support Toolbox Videos Series
Jerry Thomas, MCBDD Positive Supports Coordinator, has created a series of videos to help caregivers for people with developmental differences make small strides in their daily lives. The videos give providers, parents, or guardians pointers on how to handle certain situations.
Topics include:
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- Offering choices
- Problem solving
- Planned ignoring
With more being added regularly.
Positive Supports Toolbox Video Series
Positive Behavior Support Specialist Services
A Positive Behavior Support Specialist is person trained to assess, develop, and put in place positive behavioral supports so an individual’s needs are met. These supports focus on helping a person learn more positive and useful skills which allow them to become more successful in their communities, goals, and lives.
Positive Behavior Support services are available to all individuals who are eligible for MCBDD services through a referral from a Service and Support Administrator (SSA).