The paper reports on a program to change behaviors of six blind multihandicapped adolescents with severe behavior disorders at the New York Institute for the Education of the Blind. Examples are drawn of the program's effects on a 17 year old male, Joe. Program principles include reduction of stressful situations for the students, expansion of receptive and expressive communication skills, and a 1 to 1 staffing ratio. Target behaviors were identified and a behavior plan developed for each student. Implementation of the program for 3 months has led to reduction in frequency and severity of Joe's tantrums. Appended are sample forms used for charting behaviors, suggested guidelines for developing a behavior plan, and a treatment plan for dealing with Joe's tantrums. (DB)