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Positive Behavioural Supports (PBS)

Understanding Challenging Behaviour & PBS

We have on staff qualified behavioural support practitioners available now to support you.

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  • Functional behaviour assessments

  • Interim and comprehensive plans

  • Restrictive practices

  • Support for individuals, families, support circle and implementing providers

  • Professional supervision

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Below is some information for families and carers about challenging behaviours, we hope you find helpful along with an enquiry / referral form. We look forward to hearing from you today.

 

Dee McCulloch leads the team. She holds a Masters in Disability Practice, is a qualified development educator and specialist behavioural support practitioner and has over 20-years' experience in leading and supervising multi-disciplinary supports in the disability sector across all life stages. Being a specialist behavioural practitioner in mental health, trauma and care dynamics and the mother of 3 young adults with disabilities she leads with confidence, lived and professional experience., knowing what a bad day looks and feels like. Dee also provides supervision and training to other practitioners and providers and has an extensive program for the development of new practitioners.

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AHEAD has a comprehensive development program for new and existing PBS practitioners ranging from training, assistance with registration, employment opportunities and professional supervision. Contact us today to discuss your needs.

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Functional Behaviour assessments

A Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) is a structured process used to identify the underlying causes or functions of challenging behaviours. It involves gathering and analysing data about the antecedents (what happens before), behaviours (what the person does), and consequences (what happens after) to determine why a behaviour is occurring. The goal of an FBA is to inform the development of effective, individualised interventions that promote positive behaviours and reduce or eliminate the need for restrictive practices, in alignment with human rights and person-centred principles.

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This type of assessment assists to formulate PBS plans.

Functional Replacement Behaviours

Interim & Comprehensive PBS Plans

Behaviour Strategies

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Restrictive Practices

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Practitioner Supervision &
New Practitioner Progamme

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An interim behaviour support plan is a short-term plan used when a restrictive practice is in place, but a full plan isn’t yet available. It outlines immediate safety strategies and ensures the practice is authorised and monitored. It must be done within 1-month and replaced with a comprehensive plan within 6-months.

A comprehensive behaviour support plan is a detailed, person-centred plan based on a functional behaviour assessment. It includes proactive strategies, skill-building supports, and clear steps to reduce and eliminate restrictive practices.

In addition to the plans comprehensive and ongoing support for the person, providers and family is given to ensure ongoing success, so adjustments can be made and monitored.

Restrictive practices are actions or interventions that limit a person’s rights or freedom of movement. In the NDIS context, they include seclusion, chemical restraint, mechanical restraint, physical restraint, and environmental restraint. These practices are only permitted when necessary to prevent harm and must be authorised, monitored, and gradually reduced.

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Restrictive practices must be authorised by the state / territory in which the person resides and reported to the NDIS.

AHEAD provides comprehensive supervision and training supports for new and existing practitioners at all levels. We also have a new entry practitioner program, earn great rates and take your clients with you when you are ready to go solo. Enquire today and let us know how we can help you in getting started and taking your knowledge to the next level.

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Supervision we can provide:

  • Individual supervision and debriefing, including emergency appointments for all practitioner levels

  • Group supervision

  • Training, for individuals and groups

  • New practitioner assessment assistance

  • Supervision and employment for new practitioners

Entry practitioners

  • Employment with a registered NDIS provider as a contractor

  • Get paid top rates

  • Supervision and professional development training

  • Access to a huge range of assessments and other resources

  • Clients you bring and are providing services to, can go with you when you're ready to fly solo

  • A great opportunity to build your skills

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