Behaviour Support
Therapeutic Supports Including Positive Behaviour Supports
Behaviour support is about creating individualised strategies for people with disability that are responsive to the person’s needs, in a way that reduces and eliminates the need for the use of regulated restrictive practices.
Behaviour support focuses on evidence-based strategies and person-centred supports that address the needs of the person with disability and the underlying causes of behaviours of concern, while safeguarding the dignity and quality of life of people with disability who require specialist behaviour support.
People who experience the following:
- Exhibit concerning, harmful behaviours that escalate over time
- Experience outbursts resulting in property damage or harm to others
- Suffer from chemical, environmental or physical restrictive practices
Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) is an evidence-based approach that focuses on understanding & improving challenging behaviours in participants with developmental disabilities.
It is a proactive, person-centred approach that emphasises the importance of understanding the participants’ unique needs and strengths, and working with them to develop customised strategies to improve their behaviour and overall quality of life. Used to help individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and other developmental disabilities.
- Reduces the occurrence of negative behaviours, such as aggression, self-injury, and property destruction.
- Reach full potential with a genuine & caring approach