Positive Behavioral Supports
A Father's Perspective
Join us as Ally Walford, PEN Program Director, interviews Luke Wilson, PEN Parent Training Coordinator, about his experience of supporting his son through the Special Education System and the role of Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) in his son's education.
This Dadvocates LIVE Event Will Explore:
- How behavior can be the manifestation of a disability.
- What is a "Manifestation Determination?"
- The importance of clearly documenting a child's behavior in the IEP
- What is a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)?
- What are the six most common functions of behavior?
- What is a Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan (PBIP)?
- How do I prepare my young adult for life after high school?
PEN Program Director: Ally Walford
Ally has been navigating special education since her son's first IEP meeting in 2006 and has been the Program Director of PEN since 2017. As a parent of a youth with an "Emotional Behavioral Disability"/mental health diagnosis, she knows first hand the importance of "Positive Behavioral Supports" and reframing of language, to help diffuse or hopefully prevent a behavioral outburst.
Email: awalford@fndfl.org
Website: fndusa.org
Phone: 800-825-5736
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FNDPEN/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @PENFL
Parent Training Coordinator: Luke Wilson
Luke is a Parent Training Coordinator for the Parent Education Network (PEN), a Family Network on Disabilities (FND) project. Luke brings over 20-years of experience navigating special education and the systems of care serving youth, families, and adults living with behavioral, developmental, emotional, medical, mental health, substance use, and trauma-related disabilities. Luke leverages his lived experience and skills as a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist and Group Facilitation Specialist to support, encourage, and empower other parents of youth living with disabilities.
Email: lwilson@fndfl.org
Phone: 800-825-5736