积极行为支持MSc / PGDip / PGCert

应用行为分析已被认为是治疗广泛临床问题的一种选择（例如，自闭症的早期干预，应对挑战性行为，课堂管理，有效的教学实践）。积极行为支持（PBS）是特定实践环境中的行为分析的一个示例（通常在智障成年人或特殊教育环境中实施）。PBS旨在通过使用一种框架来改善一个人的生活质量，该框架允许在行为发生的社会，身体和更广泛的背景下对其进行分析。本课程的目的是发展对应用行为分析的高级概念理解，与心理疾病的发展和治疗相关的行为概念和哲学，对积极行为支持的先进知识和研究方法。此外，学生还将通过积极的行为支持模型发展在临床环境中
Applied behaviour analysis has been recognised as the treatment of choice for a broad range of clinical problems (e.g., early intervention for autism, responding to challenging behaviour, classroom management, effective instructional practices). Positive behavioural support (PBS) is an example of behaviour analysis in a particular practice setting (usually implemented for adults with intellectual disabilities or within special education settings). PBS aims to improve a person's quality of life through the use of a framework that allows behaviour to be analysed in the social, physical, and broader context in which it occurs. The aims of the course are to develop an advanced conceptual understanding of applied behaviour analysis, behavioural concepts and philosophy relevant to the development and treatment of psychological disorders, advanced knowledge of positive behavioural support and research methods. In addition, students will develop key competencies in the use of behavioural principles in clinical settings using the positive behaviour support model. In addition to obtaining PBS and behaviour analytic knowledge, graduates will have acquired critical evaluation, time management, collaborative working, sound professional conduct, and oral communication skills. The course is taught via lectures, group discussions, seminars, and activities. Assessments include written assignments in a range of formats and unseen exams. Students may undertake a research thesis in a range of available applied settings with a range of participants, or they may complete an internship across two years (limited places available). During the internship, students will work in an applied setting and will submit a portfolio of their clinical work at the end of each year.