• 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

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 disabilities in meaningful activity
  Toogood, S., 18 Feb 2010, Pavilion Publishing.
  Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
• 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
• 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.
  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 as an intervention for challenging behaviour?
  Allis, A., Sherriff, S., Edghill, S. & 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.
  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
• 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
• 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: 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
• PublishedActive Support Model.
  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: 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
• 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

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

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)

• KESS II PhD project with Antur Waunfawr BUK258

  27/11/2017 – 31/03/2024 (Finished)