Crisis intervention should be a last resort. Nathan Ory shares, with clear descriptions and real life examples, how to anticipate and prevent escalating episodes. Learn to pinpoint behaviors and their roots. Learn more...

Problem behaviors can serve a number of functions for a person with intellectual disabilities. They may provide positive or negative self-reinforcement, or reinforcement from other people. With clear examples, Dr. Carr and Dr. Wilder describe the difference between older, less effective approaches to problem behavior and a newer functional approach. They also offer a number of strategies.

These images portray 34 adults from many different walks of life who struggle with a variety of issues related to their illnesses. Each story is enhanced by quiet but powerful photographs by award-winning photographer Marc Hauser. Learn more...

Energize and train your staff to prepare them for challenging behavior. Improve the lives of the persons you support and serve with this interactive, smart activity process.