Toward a Technology of “Nonaversive” Behavioral Support
- 1 September 1990
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps
- Vol. 15 (3) , 125-132
- https://doi.org/10.1177/154079699001500301
Abstract
Nonaversive behavior management is an approach to supporting people with undesirable behaviors that integrates technology and values. Although this approach has attracted numerous proponents, more adequate definition and empirical documentation are still needed. This article presents an introduction to the nonaversive approach. Important definitions are suggested, and three fundamental elements are presented: (a) an emerging set of procedures for supporting people with severe challenging behavior; (b) social validation criteria emphasizing personal dignity; and (c) a recommendation for prohibition or restriction of certain strategies. These elements are defined in hopes of stimulating further discussion and empirical analyses of positive behavioral support.Keywords
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