Positive behaviour support aims to enhance your quality of life by gaining an understanding of you, the people around you, and your environment. It is directed by NDIS Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules (2018). It aims to protect your rights by reducing and eliminating the use of restrictive practices. The PBS process identifies the function of behaviour, so that the right supports can be put in place so that you can achieve your goals.

What is the Process?

PBS is an evidence-based approach to understanding the causes of behaviour and developing proactive and reactive strategies. In accordance with the legislation, within one month of service, behaviours of concern and restrictive practices are identified, and an interim behaviour support plan is developed. Next, an in-depth functional behaviour assessment is completed through interviews, observations, data collection and analysis. A comprehensive plan containing individualised and targeted strategies is developed within 6 months of service. This plan aims to improve quality of life, skill building and alternatives to behaviours of concern, and reduce the use of restrictive practices. Over the following 12 months, the plan is implemented, reviewed, and updated as required.

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