Understanding Positive Behaviour Support: A Guide for Parents
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At My Therapy Crew, we understand the importance of providing the right behaviour support for children to help them live their best lives. One of the most effective approaches for achieving this is Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), a strategy endorsed by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. This blog post aims to explain what Positive Behaviour Support is and how it can benefit your child.
What is Positive Behaviour Support?
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) encompasses evidence-based approaches that help individuals understand and manage their behaviours. The primary goal of PBS is to improve the quality of life for individuals by meeting their needs and providing the right support. This approach is especially beneficial for children with various needs, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Positive Behaviour Support involves:
- Understanding the reasons behind certain behaviours
- Meeting the individual’s needs through tailored support
- Ensuring that the support provided is non-harmful and effective
PBS is also known as specialist behaviour support and is designed to be a compassionate and respectful way to help individuals manage their behaviours.
How Can Positive Behaviour Support Help Your Child?
Positive Behaviour Support offers numerous benefits for your child, including:
- Gaining more choice and control over their lives
- Receiving support that is specifically customised to their needs
- Participating more actively in the community
- Building better relationships with others
Additionally, PBS helps children learn new skills and develop coping mechanisms, contributing to their overall safety and well-being.
How Does Positive Behaviour Support Work?
Specialist behaviour support providers are professionals who deliver PBS. These providers will work closely with you, your child, and other support people to develop a comprehensive behaviour support plan. This plan is a collaborative effort aimed at understanding and addressing the unique needs of your child.
Behaviour support providers ensure the plan is effectively implemented and regularly reviewed to make any necessary adjustments. This continuous support ensures that the plan remains relevant and beneficial over time.
What is a Behaviour Support Plan?
There are two main types of behaviour support plans:
- Interim Behaviour Support Plan: Focuses on immediate safety concerns and provides short-term strategies to manage behaviour.
- Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plan: Delves deeper into understanding why certain behaviours occur and outlines long-term strategies to meet the individual’s needs.
The development of these plans involves input from you, your child, and other support people, ensuring a holistic approach that considers all aspects of your child’s life.
Enquire about Positive Behaviour Support with My Therapy Crew
Positive Behaviour Support is a powerful tool that can make a significant difference in the lives of children with various needs. At My Therapy Crew, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective support through PBS and we can also assist with writing a report for the NDIS to apply for PBS funding. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about how Positive Behaviour Support can benefit your child, please feel free to call us or fill out our form below.
For more detailed information, you can also visit the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission’s website.
