Five Universal Principles of Positive Behavior Support

Insightful solutions for children who have behavioral disabilities

Provides helpful insights into the behavior of children. A parent of a child who has disabilities, Dr. Annemieke Golly also has worked successfully with many students who had displayed challenging behaviors. As a teacher with over 20 years of classroom experience, an author, and a behavioral expert Golly provides parents with the supports to guide their children through their early struggles so they can find successful paths in life. Golly now trains educators all over North and Central America, Europe, South Africa, and Japan.

The Five Universal Principles of Positive Behavior Support are: 1. Being Respectful--showing them respect through your consistent example; 2. Modeling Behaviors--mirroring proper behaviors for them; 3. Having Clear Expectations--so students know what you expect from them; 4. Maintaining Routines--routines foster calm and a feeling of safety; 5. Dealing with Chronic Misbehaviors--how to get to the bottom of persistent behaviors and finding a solution. The book includes Golly's memories of growing up in Holland where she learned many of the strengths and disciplines involved in working with this population.

Softbound book, 110 pgs., 2006.