What is a Behaviour Support Practitioner?
Behaviour support practitioners (also known as “PBS practitioners”) help understand why a person behaves the way they do and create plans to improve their quality of life and reduce challenging behaviours. They work in various settings such as disability and community services, homes, and schools.
A practitioner will:
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Assess the person’s behaviour.
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Create a "behaviour support plan" with various strategies.
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Improve the physical environment.
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Enhance communication approaches.
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Manage stimuli that might affect behaviour.
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Teach new, more appropriate behaviours.
They also measure behaviours to see if there are changes and help develop the skills of the support network (family, teachers, caregivers).
How Do They Work? They work closely with a team, including health professionals, family members, and support staff, to create and implement the plan. The goal is to focus on the individual’s needs, use scientific approaches, and ensure the person’s rights are respected and expressed.
Yvonne uses her skills as a therapist and educational specialist to engage in positive behaviour supports for each client.
Yvonne has completed the Monash University Positive Behaviour support program and is a NDIS registered practitioner. (P1263757. Practitioner ID 4-JMIQD80)
