Therapy booklet - Flipbook - Page 10
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT
The Positive Behaviour Support(PBS) team provides onsite
support regarding behavioural needs based on the theory of
applied behaviour analysis which is a branch of Psychology.
PBS is the gold standard approach for supporting those with
learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.
PBS is also based on ensuring every individual has the most
capable environment to meet their needs. We always aim to
use the least restrictive approach and work together to
promote the positive wellbeing of everyone we support and
ensure they have the best quality of life.
Positive Behaviour Support Interventions
Functional assessments - once the individual joins us, we
complete a comprehensive functional assessment with
residential and academic staff to capture a holistic picture
of CYP’s behavioural needs. This helps us identify triggers,
functions, and subsequent strategies to reduce the
challenging behaviour
Pre-admissions - we complete pre- admissions
assessments to determine if we can support behaviour
needs
Datix/behaviour monitoring - we regularly monitor
behaviour using Datix, behaviour monitoring charts to
identify patterns of behaviour and provide proactive
interventions to reduce incidences of challenging
behaviour
Staff training and debriefs- we offer training for staff teams
if a need is identified on various topics such as challenging
behaviour, strategies, and individual CYP diagnoses. We also
offer staff debriefs following challenging behaviour
incidences
Token Economy Programmes - we implement the token
economy programme in which positive and target
behaviours are reinforced by them receiving tangible,
motivating items for the individual
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Positive Behaviour Support is focused
on:
70% proactive strategies
20% active strategies
10% reactive strategies
Formulating plans/guidelines - the information
gathered during this stage is utilised to develop
the Positive Behaviour Support Plan or Behaviour
guidelines
Observations and monitoring forms - we
complete observations and implement
behaviour monitoring forms, for example ABC
charts to gather data on the individual’s
behaviour presentation
1:1 sessions - behaviour interventions are
dependent on the individual’s presentations and
can be implemented on a needs basis. For
example, if a specific area of concern/need is
identified, we have 1:1 sessions on a range of
topics such as anger management, emotional
regulation, anxiety and social skills
