{"product_id":"the-behavior-code-companion-strategies-tools-and-interventions-for-supporting-students-with-anxiety-related-or-oppositional-behaviors-paperback","title":"The Behavior Code Companion: Strategies, Tools, and Interventions for Supporting Students with Anxiety-Related or Oppositional Behaviors - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJessica Minahan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Behavior Code Companion\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a helpful inventory of concrete and practical resources for the development and implementation of successful behavior intervention plans for students.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpecial educator and behavioral analyst Jessica Minahan, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Behavior Code\u003c\/i\u003e, delivers a companion guide for educators and parents who want to better support students with challenging behaviors. Used by countless educators, the FAIR Behavior Intervention Plan has been proven to improve proactive classroom management, encourage positive teacher-student relationships, and reduce the need for school discipline. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this book, Minahan offers a wealth of supplemental materials for each stage of the FAIR Behavior Intervention Plan--which involves determining the function (F) of the behavior, offering appropriate accommodations (A), implementing proactive intervention strategies (I), and practicing positive response strategies (R). Among other invaluable supports, she provides clear and direct exercises for brainstorming and reflection, a series of checklists to help with implementation and monitoring progress, and planning activities and templates that can be customized and put to use immediately. The author also recommends apps and other technology that can assist and simplify plan implementation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThroughout the book, Minahan offers illustrative case studies, with a special focus on students with mental health diagnoses and those with anxiety-related or oppositional behaviors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with actionable advice, this highly useful resource gives educators and parents the tools to meet challenging behaviors with both confidence and compassion. This volume will help educators create optimal learning environments for all students.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the success of \u003ci\u003eThe Behavior Code: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Teaching the Most Challenging Students\u003c\/i\u003e, Jessica Minahan provides this essential guide for educators seeking additional help in supporting students with mental health disorders. \u003ci\u003eThe Behavior Code Companion\u003c\/i\u003e leads readers step-by-step through the creation of successful intervention plans, and includes strategies and tools that can be customized for their students. Packed with planning exercises, case studies, and recommended resources, this practical guide will help educators create an optimal classroom environment for \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e students. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eThe Behavior Code Companion\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, administrators, and related service providers, filled with tools that allow for effective and positive modification of challenging and interfering behaviors while preserving the child's dignity.\" -- \u003cb\u003eAlexandre Cron\u003c\/b\u003e, special education teacher, New York City \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Jessica Minahan translates complex knowledge about challenging behavior so that teachers and administrators have tools and strategies they can immediately implement. \u003ci\u003eThe Behavior Code Companion\u003c\/i\u003e is a game changer that will help all schools that think they have run out of ideas.\" -- \u003cb\u003eMichael Cordell\u003c\/b\u003e, chief academic officer, KIPP DC \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Minahan provides so many creative and reasonable ways to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles that she makes me want to go back to public school teaching! What a much better place schools would be if all school personnel and mental health professionals used this book!\" -- \u003cb\u003eJeannie Golden\u003c\/b\u003e, psychologist, behavior analyst, and associate professor, East Carolina University \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eThe Behavior Code Companion\u003c\/i\u003e offers brilliant insight into mental health issues in the form of practical, research-based interventions teachers can actually implement.\" --\u003cb\u003e Vaughn C. Kauffman\u003c\/b\u003e, former director of special education, Helena, Montana \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJessica Minahan\u003c\/b\u003e is a board-certified behavior analyst and special educator who serves as the director of behavioral services at the Neuropsychology \u0026amp; Education Services for Children \u0026amp; Adolescents group practice in Newton, Massachusetts, and as a consultant to clients nationwide. She is coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Behavior Code.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJessica Minahan, MEd, BCBA\u003c\/b\u003e, is a board-certified behavior analyst and special educator. She is Director of Behavioral Services at Neuropsychology \u0026amp; Education Services for Children \u0026amp; Adolescents (NESCA), in Newton, Massachusetts, as well as a behavior consultant to schools nationwide. She also holds an adjunct professor position in the special education department at Boston University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jessica has over sixteen years of experience in public school systems supporting students with mental health challenges who exhibit concerning behavior. She has extensive experience supporting students with explosive and unsafe behavior, anxiety, trauma histories, emotional and behavioral disabilities, and high-functioning autism. Jessica specializes in staff training and creating behavior intervention plans and systems that combine a behavioral approach with a deep understanding of the student's psychological profile. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jessica holds a BS in intensive special education from Boston University and a dual master's degree in special education and elementary education from Wheelock College. She has a certificate of graduate study (CGS) in teaching children with autism from the University of Albany and received her behavior analyst training from Northeastern University. A sought-after international public speaker, Jessica has spoken on subjects ranging from effective interventions for students with anxiety to supporting hard-to-reach students in full-inclusion public school settings. She is a blogger for the \u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e and the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Behavior Code: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Teaching the Most Challenging Students\u003c\/i\u003e, with Nancy Rappaport (Harvard Education Press, 2012). Her speaking schedule, other publications, and more information are available at www.jessicaminahan.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.3 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47468723011762,"sku":"9781612507514","price":55.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/bcafaa2df282f6c554dfb60791ae064b.webp?v=1779057292","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-behavior-code-companion-strategies-tools-and-interventions-for-supporting-students-with-anxiety-related-or-oppositional-behaviors-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}