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Positive Supports - Shift in Vision
| Typical Behavior Plan |
Positive Supports |
| Program/service/agency driven |
Individually focused |
| Outside/lack of control for individual |
Individual control/choice |
| Professionals making decisions |
Individual/family/friends making decisions |
| Focus on reducing behaviors |
Focus on supports to meet individual's needs |
| "Readiness" |
Inclusive settings |
| Control/power |
Equality/empowerment |
Examples
- behavior modification
- positive reinforcement
- timeout
- token economy
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Examples
- giving choices
- teaching alternative communication strategy
- encouraging friendships among classmates
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Center for Community Inclusion, Maine’s UAP.
