Qualifications
- FHEA
Higher Education Academy, 2018 - BSc: BSc (HONS)
Edge Hill, 2012 - BCBA-D
Behavior Analysis Certification Board , 2002 - PhD: Applied Behaviour Analysis
University College of North Wales, 1997 - MA: Applied Psychology
University of Kent, 1989
Postgraduate Project Opportunities
None at the present time.
Publications
2021
- PublishedAdapting Active Support Interactive Training to a special school context to upskill classroom staff and increase engagement in pupils
Evans, C., Toogood, S., Owen-Leeds, S., Dwyfor, L., Jorammanawar, S., Issa, N. & Hughes, C., Sept 2021, In: British Journal of Special Education. 48, 3, p. 369-392
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2017
- PublishedChallenging behaviours in adults with an intellectual disability: A total population study and exploration of risk indices
Bowring, D. L., Totsika, V., Hastings, R. P., Toogood, S. & Griffith, G. M., 28 Jan 2017, In: British Journal of Clinical Psychology. 56, 1, p. 16-32 17 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedPositive behavioural support and borderline personality disorder
Toogood, S., Mar 2017, In: International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support. 7, 1, p. 24-30 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2016
- PublishedCan active support improve job satisfaction?
Rhodes, J. A. & Toogood, S., 4 Apr 2016, In: Tizard Learning Disability Review. 21, 2, p. 54-60 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedCommentary on “Reflections on culture, structure and function of an intensive support service centred on positive behavioural support”
Toogood, S., 3 Oct 2016, In: Tizard Learning Disability Review. 21, 4, p. 212-219 8 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review - PublishedUsing task analysis to promote engagement in special educational settings
Tan, H. C., Hughes, M. R. & Toogood, S., Nov 2016, In: European Journal of Behavior Analysis. 17, 2, p. 116-130 15 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2015
- PublishedPositive behavioural support for adults with intellectual disabilities and behaviour that challenges: an initial exploration of the economic case
Iemmi, V., Knapp, M., Saville, M., McWade, P., McLennan, K. & Toogood, S., 1 Mar 2015, In: International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support. 5, 1, p. 16-25 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2013
- PublishedActive Support: Enabling and Empowering People with Intellectual Disabilities
Toogood, S., 2013, In: Tizard Learning Disability Review. 18, 3, p. 153-155
Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review - PublishedDefinition and scope for positive behavioural support
Gore, N. J., McGill, P., Toogood, S., Allen, D., Hughes, J. C., Baker, P., Hastings, R. P., Noone, S. J. & Denne, L. D., 2013, In: International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support. 3, 2, p. 14-23 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedDeveloping a core competencies framework for positive behavioural support: issues and recommendations
Denne, L. D., Noone, S. J., Gore, N. J., Toogood, S., Hughes, J. C., Hastings, R. P., Allen, D., Baker, P. & McGill, P., Sept 2013, In: International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support. 3, 2, p. 24-31 8 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2011
- PublishedActive Support Handbook: A handbook for supporting people with learning disabilities to lead full lives
Jones, E., Perry, J., Lowe, K., Allen, D., Toogood, S. & Felce, D., 2011, ARC (Association for Real Change). 60 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Book - PublishedSelf-injury and other challenging behaviour at intervention and ten years on: A case study
Toogood, S., Boyd, S., Bell, A. & Salisbury, H., 2011, In: Tizard Learning Disability Review. 16, 1, p. 18-29 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedStaffing numbers and active support: a case study
Stancliffe, R. J., Harman, A. D., Toogood, S. & McVilly, K. R., 2011, In: Tizard Learning Disability Review. 16, 3, p. 21-30 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2010
- PublishedActive support and challenging behaviour.
Toogood, S., 1 Jan 2010.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedActive support: an update in Wales.
Toogood, S. & Harcombe, C., 1 Jan 2010.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedInteractive Training: Supporting people with severe and profound intellectual disability in meaningful activity.
Toogood, S., 1 Jan 2010, Pier Publishing Company.
Research output: Other contribution - PublishedInteractive training: Supporting people with severe and profound intellectual disabilities in meaningful activity
Toogood, S., 18 Feb 2010, Pavilion Publishing.
Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review - PublishedPerson Centred Planning.
Toogood, S., 1 Jan 2010, Pier Publishing Company.
Research output: Other contribution - PublishedThe effect of active support interactive training on the daily lives of adults with an intellectual disability.
Hastings, R., Totsika, V., Toogood, S., Hastings, R. P. & McCarthy, J., 1 Mar 2010, In: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 23, 2, p. 112-121
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedWhat staff need to know to work effectively with people with learning disability and challenging behaviour.
Toogood, S., 1 Jan 2010.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
2009
- PublishedActive Support as an intervention for challenging behaviour?
Allis, A., Sherriff, S., Edghill, S. & Toogood, S., 1 Jan 2009.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedActive Support: A handbook for supporting people with learning disabilities to lead full lives.
Jones, E., Perry, J., Lowe, K., Allen, D., Toogood, S. & Felce, D., 1 Jan 2009, Welsh Centre for Learning Disabilities Applied Research Unit. University of Wales, Cardiff.
Research output: Other contribution - PublishedActive support.
Toogood, S., 1 Jan 2009.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedEstablishing a context to reduce challenging behaviour using procedures from active support: a clinical case example
Toogood, S., Drury, G., Gilsenan, K., Parry, D., Roberts, K. & Sherriff, S., 2009, In: Tizard Learning Disability Review. 14, 4, p. 29-36 8 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedFunctional analysis of low mood in the clinical management of self-injury.
Toogood, S., Midoucha, F., Kovacs, L., Paris, A. & Coppell, R., 1 Jan 2009.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedImplementing active support procedures to reduce challenging behaviour in community homes.
Allis, A., Sherriff, S., Edghill, S. & Toogood, S., 1 Jan 2009.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedIntellectual disability, autism and challenging behaviour.
Toogood, S., 1 Jan 2009.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedStaffing level and active support
Stancliffe, R. J., Harman, A. D., Toogood, S. & Mcvilly, K. R., 10 Jun 2009, In: Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities. 6, 3, p. 149 1 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review - PublishedStaffing numbers and active support: A Case Study
Stancliffe, R. J., Harman, A. D., Toogood, S. & McVilly, K. R., 1 Jan 2009.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedUsing functional analysis to assess medication effects in the treatment of self-injury.
Toogood, S. & Midoucha, F., 1 Jan 2009.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedUsing the self-assessment checklist.
Toogood, S. & O'Connor, C., 1 Jan 2009.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedUsing the self-assessment checklist.
Toogood, S. & O'Connor, C., 1 Jan 2009.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
2008
- PublishedActive Support: Development, Evidence Base, and Future Directions.
Hastings, R., Totsika, V., Toogood, S., Hastings, R. P. & Glidden, L. M. (Editor), 1 Jan 2008, In: International Review of Research in Mental Retardation. 35, p. 205-249
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedInteractive training for active support: Perspectives from staff
Totsika, V., Toogood, S., Hastings, R. P. & Nash, S., 2008, In: Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability. 33, 3, p. 225-238 14 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedInteractive training.
Toogood, S., 1 Jan 2008, In: Journal of Intellectual and Development Disability. 33, 3, p. 215-224
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedPersistence of challenging behaviours in adults with intellectual disability over a period of 11 years
Totsika, V., Toogood, S., Hastings, R. & Lewis, S., 1 May 2008, In: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 52, 5, p. 446-457
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedStaff behaviour and resident engagement before and after active support training
Stancliffe, R. J., Harman, A. D., Toogood, S. & McVilly, K. R., 2008, In: Journal of Intellectual and Development Disability. 33, 3, p. 257-270 14 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2007
- PublishedActive Support.
Toogood, S. & Totsika, V., 1 Jan 2007.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedAustralian implementation and evaluation of active support.
Stancliffe, R. J., Harman, A. D., Toogood, S. & McVilly, K. R., 1 May 2007, In: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 20, 3, p. 211-227
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedBeyond active support.
Toogood, S. & Totsika, V., 1 Jan 2007.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedCan brief workshop interventions change care staff understanding of challenging behaviours?
Hastings, R., Dowey, A., Toogood, S., Hastings, R. P. & Nash, S., 1 Jan 2007, In: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 20, 1, p. 52-57
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedInteractive Training.
Toogood, S., 1 Jan 2007.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
2005
- PublishedActive Support.
Toogood, S., 1 Jan 2005.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedBangor Centre for Developmental Disabilities.
Toogood, S., 1 Jan 2005.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedPromoting participation in activity among people with severe intellectual disabilities through the Active Support Model.
Toogood, S. & Totsika, V., 1 Jan 2005.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
2004
- PublishedActive Support Model.
Toogood, S., 1 Jan 2004.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedActive Support: Introduction and overview: Working for people with intellectual disabilities whose behaviour is complex and challenging.
Toogood, S., 1 Jan 2004.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedAspects of service development and delivery in managing challenging behaviour in the community.
Banks, R. & Toogood, S., 1 Jan 2004.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedLong term stability of challenging behaviour in adults with intellectual disabilities
Toogood, S., Hastings, R. & Lewis, S., 2004, In: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 48, 4, p. 297 1 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2003
- PublishedInteractive Training: On-the-job training to support engagement in meaningful activities among adults with intellectual impairment.
Toogood, S., 1 Jan 2003.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
2002
- PublishedCurrent issues in peripatetic support for people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.
Toogood, S., 1 Jan 2002.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedImplementing fine ideas – where does it all go wrong? Specialist Community Teams, what’s their future?
Toogood, S., 1 Jan 2002.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
2000
- PublishedEvaluation of crisis prevention and management services.
Toogood, S. & Essex, P., 1 Jan 2000.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedIndividualised Services for People who Challenge.
Emerson, E. & Toogood, S., 1 Jan 2000.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - PublishedTen Years of Providing Intensive Support Services for People with Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviour
Toogood, S., 1 Aug 2000, In: Tizard Learning Disability Review. 5, 3, p. 23-25
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedTen years of providing intensive support services for people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour: A brief service description and review
Toogood, S., 2000, In: Tizard Learning Disability Review. 5, 3, p. 14-22 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1999
- PublishedOpportunity and the promotion of activity among adults with severe intellectual disability living in community residences: the impact of training staff in active support
Jones, E., Perry, J., Lowe, K., Felce, D., Toogood, S., Dunstan, F., Allen, D. & Pagler, J., Jun 1999, In: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 43, 3, p. 164-178 15 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1996
- PublishedThe Functional Assessment of Challenging Behaviour: A Comparison of Informant-based, Experimental and Descriptive Methods
Toogood, S. & Timlin, K., Sept 1996, In: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 9, 3, p. 206-222 17 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1994
- PublishedMeeting the Challenge in Clwyd: The Intensive Support Team Part 2
Toogood, S., Bell, A., Jaques, H. & Sinclair, C., 1994, In: British Journal of Learning Disabilities. 22, 2, p. 46 - 52 2 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1993
- PublishedNormalisation, community services and challenging behaviour
Toogood, S., 1 May 1993, Challenging Behaviour and Intellectual Disability: A Psychological Perspective. Jones, R. S. P. & Eayrs, C. (eds.). BILD-The British Institute of Learning Disabilities, p. 66-98 33 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
1989
- PublishedChallenging behaviour and community services: Structuring staff and client activity
McCool, C., Barrett, S., Emerson, E., Toogood, S., Hughes, H. & Cummings, R., Jun 1989, In: British Journal of Learning Disabilities. 17, 2, p. 60-64 5 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - PublishedChallenging behaviour and community services: Evaluation and overview
Emerson, E., Cummings, R., Hughes, H., Toogood, S., McCool, C. & Barrett, S., Sept 1989, In: British Journal of Learning Disabilities. 17, 3, p. 104-107 4 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1988
- PublishedIndividual Programme Planning: A mechanism for developing plans to meet the specific needs of individuals with mental handicaps
Jenkins, J., Felce, D., Toogood, S., Mansell, J. & de Kock, U., 1988, Kidderminster: BIMH publications. 35 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Book
1987
- PublishedOrganising a residential service
Jenkins, J., Felce, D., Mansell, J., De Kock, U. & Toogood, S., 1987, Behaviour Modification for People with Mental Handicaps. p. 260-282 (Behaviour modification for people with mental handicaps. London: Croom Helm).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
1984
- PublishedHousing for severely and profoundly mentally handicapped adults
Felce, D., Mansell, J., De Kock, U., Toogood, S. & Jenkins, J., 1 Jul 1984, In: The Hospital and health services review. 80, 4, p. 170-174 5 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1983
- PublishedA Wessex home from home.
Mansell, J., Felce, D., Jenkins, J., De Kock, U. & Toogood, S., 1983, In: Nursing Times. 79, 31, p. 51 1 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
2019
- 'Introduction to Active Support' Teacher Training Day
'Introduction to Active Support Teacher Training Day' delivered by Prof. Sandy Toogood; for Antur Waunfawr, Ysgol Hafod Lon and Ysgol Pendalar staff. Facilitated by the School of Education, CEIRIE, CaBan and KESS2; with opening speech delivered by Prof. Carl Hughes. Event was a part of a collaborative PhD project looking into the adaptation of Active Support for SEN school settings. The PhD student, Ceridwen Evans, also organised this event.
2 Sep 2019
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)
Projects
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KESS II PhD project with Antur Waunfawr BUK258
27/11/2017 – 01/08/2024 (Finished)