A child’s behaviour often carries information. Sensory load, pain, tiredness or difficulty expressing a need might sit beneath distress. Families often ask two questions. What is my child communicating? How should we respond? Positive behaviour support for children in Darwin offers a structured, respectful way to answer those questions. Positive Behaviour Support, known as PBS, […]
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How PBS Helps Reduce Restrictive Practices
A locked cupboard. A closed door. A physical hold. Medication given mainly to influence behaviour. Each response might manage immediate risk, yet each one also limits a person’s rights or freedom. For participants, families, carers and support workers, the difficult question is often the same: how do we keep people safe while relying less on […]
Behaviours of Concern: What They Mean and How PBS Helps
When someone you support begins showing behaviours that feel unsafe, distressing or hard to understand, it can leave everyone feeling unsure. Families may wonder what they did wrong. Support workers may feel uncertain about how to respond. Schools or providers may focus on managing the behaviour in the moment. Behaviours of concern are often a […]
Interim vs Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans
When a participant needs behaviour support, families and support teams often hear two terms early in the process: interim behaviour support plan and comprehensive behaviour support plan. The names sound similar, but they serve different purposes. An interim behaviour support plan focuses on immediate safety and risk management while further assessment takes place. A comprehensive […]
Functional Behaviour Assessment: What It Is and Why It Matters
When behaviours of concern begin affecting daily life, families and support teams often feel unsure about what is driving the behaviour or how to respond effectively. Many people focus on stopping the behaviour itself. A functional behaviour assessment takes a different approach. Instead of asking, “How do we stop this behaviour?”, the assessment asks, “What […]
What Happens During a Positive Behaviour Support Assessment?
When a participant experiences behaviours of concern, families and carers often feel unsure about what steps to take next. Many people worry about being judged, blamed, or overwhelmed by complicated processes. A positive behaviour support assessment is designed to do the opposite. The assessment process focuses on understanding the participant’s needs, communication, environment, and daily […]