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Knowing when to reach out for behaviour support can be a challenging and difficult process. When we are stressed or facing big feelings, it can be hard to communicate these thoughts proactively and positively. A cycle of responding with aggression, outbursts or other challenging behaviours may take place. We can work with you to harness control over these responses through changes to the environment or through the development of new skills. Behaviour Support is about providing the tools and techniques required with three goals in mind: 

-Reducing/removing the need for Restricted Practices

-Increasing Quality of Life 

-Decreasing the frequency and severity of behaviours of concern.

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Our Personalised plans create a clear and positive path forward

What is the process to develop a Behaviour Support Plan?

 

1) Firstly, we develop a Functional Behaviour Assessment

A Functional Assessment is a comprehensive assessment aimed to generate a formulation on why a person uses or displays behaviours of concern. The information in the report informs the development of a Behaviour Support Plan and its implementation. 

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About You  

Your Behaviour Practitioner will start by asking you about your history, health, your preferred communications, your likes and dislikes, your general needs and any sensory needs. 

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Your Goals 

We take note of your goals and aspirations and any challenging behaviours or behaviours you’re concerned about, including frequency, known triggers, outcomes and responses to the behaviours.

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2) Next, we develop a Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plan

The comprehensive plan includes 3 areas - preventative/proactive strategies, skill building programs and reactive/emergency management. 

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Proactive Strategies

Proactive Strategies are aimed to be used short term. These help prevent the challenging behaviours from occurring in the first place. It can involve front loading, removing triggers and the development of other preventative strategies. 

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Skill Building Programs 

Skill building programs aim to increase a person's knowledge of skills in a targeted area. This can be the teaching of a replacement behaviour or the development of a new skill altogether. 

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Reactive Management 

Reactive Management approaches are for when things go wrong. It provides a consistent response that is safe for everyone and ensures positive relationships are maintained reducing negative outcomes. 

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3) Then we provide training, ongoing support and review

Our staff are a dedicated team, and will monitor the progress towards goals which includes tweaking strategies according to life events. Carers will be upskilled and trained in each element of the Behaviour Support Plan to ensure consistency. 

How is Behaviour Support Funded through the NDIS? 
Behaviour Support services are provided in the Capacity Building – Improved Relationships category. Within these categories there are a number of subcategories:

Capacity Building – Improved Relationships:

• Specialised Behaviour Support

• Behaviour Management Plan and Training