Behavior Programs and Behavior Problems

Behavior Programs and Behavior Problems

Harvey E. Jacobs, Ph.D.
Programs for adults with problems in behavior after traumatic brain injury require special services and trained staff. This tip card provides information to help caregivers, staff and families identify effective treatment strategies and develop positive behavior supports when an adult has challenging or dangerous behaviors. Too often the survivor is identified as the “problem” and punitive measures are taken. This tip card describes positive approaches to understanding and changing behavior.
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Families and caregivers often don’t know where to go or how to find programs and specialists with expertise in addressing challenging behaviors or "behavior problems" after traumatic brain injury. This tip card helps professionals and families understand the principles of least restrictive programming, how to prevent seclusion and restraint, and how to identify positive behavioral services. Elements of an effective behavior program are identified with tips on what to look for and what to avoid when seeking care or treatment.

Details
Item BPBP
Pages 8
Year 2008, second printing

Authors

Harvey E. Jacobs, Ph.D.

Dr. Jacobs has special expertise in behavioral rehabilitation for individuals with neurological, psychiatric, medical and developmental disorders. He is a national leader and expert in the treatment of behavior disorders following brain injury. His innovative programs have addressed community integration, social support networks, vocational rehabilitation, behavioral rehabilitation, and psychiatric rehabilitation.

Throughout his practice, Dr. Jacobs has worked with persons of diverse ages ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. A gifted writer and trainer, he is well known for his pragmatic approach to treatment in the community.

Contents

This tip card helps professionals and families...

  • understand least restrictive programming
  • minimize or prevent seclusion and restraint
  • identify positive and proactive services

Challenges of Behavior after Brain Injury

Behavior Programs Can Cause Behavior Problems

Least Restrictive Treatment

  • Least restrictive
  • More restrictive
  • Understanding seclusion and restraint
  • Using seclusion and restraint

Elements of Effective Behavior Programs

Finding a Program – what to look for and avoid

  • Tips for evaluating potential services

Keep Things Going Well

Conclusion

References

Excerpts

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Challenges of Behavior after Brain Injury

Some people have very challenging and dangerous behaviors after brain injury. They may hurt or threaten others, damage property, try to hurt themselves, or run away. These problems often can be resolved with positive behavioral programming, counseling, education, medication and/or other treatment.

Successful programming helps individuals develop better social skills, find things of interest to do, learn better ways to communicate, manage frustration, return to school or work, and live in the community. Difficult behaviors usually fade away when opportunities are developed that are valued and important for the individual.

Behavior Programs Can Cause Behavior Problems

Well-designed behavioral programs help people succeed; poorly designed programs do not. An individual who has “problem behavior” may be seen as a “problem person” in some programs. The treatment may not fit the problem unless the person and situation are fully understood. It may even make the problem worse. Behavior that is identified as a problem may be a reflection of other more serious issues.

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