What is Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)?
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is an evidence-based approach designed to improve the quality of life for individuals who experience behaviours of concern.
The NDIS answers the question, “What is Positive Behaviour Support” through its “Behaviour support and restrictive practices” webpage “Positive behaviour support is an evidence, value and rights based approach. It focuses on improving a person’s quality of life and understanding the reasons behind behaviour and ways to meet a person’s needs. This includes strategies such as teaching a person new skills, making changes to their environment and providing guidance to their support team.
A behaviour support plan provides strategies to address behaviours. It meets the individual’s needs, while respecting their dignity and working to improve their quality of life”.
By understanding the individual and their environment, PBS focuses on creating sustainable change by addressing the root cause of behavior and promoting positive, proactive strategies.
Our team of experienced PBS practitioners work closely with individuals, families, and support networks (e.g. therapists, support coordinators, support workers), providing tailored person-centered services that align with each individual’s unique needs, goals, and values.
Melior is passionate about providing high quality PBS to empower individuals across Perth with tools and support they need to live a fulfilling, independent life.
Facts about PBS
There are a number of great outcomes from positive behaviour support. Here are some facts about PBS, sourced from The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Participant fact sheet:
- PBS helps you have a good quality of life
- PBS helps you understand and change behaviour
- PBS focuses on you and the people around you
- PBS values and protects your rights
- PBS guides people about how to best support you
- PBS makes changes to the environment so that it meets your needs
- PBS helps to put in place the right supports at the right times and places
- PBS does not use punishment or strategies that can hurt you.
Understanding Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
Positive Behaviour Support is a person-centered framework aimed at improving overall well-being by addressing behaviours in a respectful, supportive way.
PBS combines principles of applied behavior analysis with a commitment to meet the individual’s needs and respect their dignity. PBS takes a deeper look into why behaviours of concern may occur, and how to support positive change through understanding and proactive planning.
Positive Behaviour Support operates on key principles that create an effective and respectful approach:
Person-centered
Every individual is unique, and so are their experiences and needs. PBS plans are created around each individual’s goals, preferences, and values.
Collaborative approach
Effective PBS involves working together with family members, caregivers, and other support networks, such as support workers and therapists, to ensure consistency and a shared understanding. This collaborative process leads to greater success.
Proactive and preventative
PBS focuses on creating positive, proactive strategies that reduce the potential for behaviors of concern to take place by addressing their underlying causes. This can include altering environments, teaching new skills, and providing consistent support.
Focus on skill-building and empowerment
PBS isn’t just about reducing behaviors of concern, it is there to empower individuals to develop new skills that enhance their independence and quality of life.
Our commitment to you
Ready to take the next step? Contact Melior today to learn more about our Positive Behaviour Support services in Perth. Whether you’re seeking assistance for yourself, a loved one, or a client, our team is here to answer any questions and guide you through your options.
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