Positive behavior support (PBS) involves the assessment and reengineering
of environments so people with challenging behaviors experience reductions in
their problem behaviors and increase social, personal and professional quality
in their lives. Positive behavior support focuses on increasing the
individual's quality of life and participation in age appropriate, peer valued
activities such that there is greater acceptance of the individual and a
subsequent decrease in problem behaviors. Positive behavior support plans are
developed through a long-term process of vision setting, person centered
planning around the authentic life wishes of the individual and his or her
circle of relationships. "Positive behavior support is a collaborative,
assessment-based process to develop effective, individualized interventions
for individuals with challenging behavior. Support plans focus on proactive
and educative approaches" (Horner, 1999).