Over the past feW years, a number of studies have demonstrated the efficacy of combining positive behavior support and family-centered intervention in home settings. Family-centered positive behavior support is often conducted Within the context of natural routines that occur regularly in home or community settings. The purpose of this article is to describe many of the unique challenges and benefits related to assessment, intervention design, and implementation that are inherent in parent—professional collaboration for positive behavior support. This is accomplished through an example of a partnership that resulted in the provision of a variety of visual supports to a young child With autism Who exhibited severe problem behaviors during daily routines.
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