Positive Behaviour Support
Positive Behaviour Support
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a holistic approach aimed at improving you or your child’s quality of life and well-being and reducing the frequency and intensity of Behaviours of concern. At Play Therapy Melbourne we believe that quality behaviour support is built on the following principles.
- Person-Centred: Focuses on the individual’s unique needs, preferences, and strengths.
- Improvement of Quality of Life: Aims to enhance personal relationships, participation in community, and overall happiness.
- Functional Behavioural Assessment: Involves understanding the reasons behind challenging behaviours through thorough assessment.
- Support Plans: Develops individualised support plans that include strategies to teach new skills and promote positive behaviours.
- Reduction of Restrictive Practices: Emphasizes minimising the use of restrictive practices and ensuring they are only used as a last resort.
- Evidence-Based: Uses strategies and interventions that are grounded in research and proven effective.
- Collaborative Approach: Involves working closely with the individual, their family, and other professionals to implement support strategies.
What is a Behaviour of Concern?
A Behaviour of concern is a behaviour that poses a significant risk to the safety or wellbeing of the person and those around them. This may include:
- Physical Aggression
- Verbal Aggression
- Harm to self
- Withdrawal
- Property damage
- Illegal activities
How do I know if I’m Funded for Behaviour Support?
Positive Behaviour Support is funded as a Capacity Building Support under Improved Relationships.
On you NDIS Plan the funding will be labelled “Specialist Behaviour Intervention Support”