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Our treatment approach

Focused on improving quality of life, and reducing the behaviours that get in the way and the need for restrictive interventions.

  • Evidence-based
  • Strengths-based
  • Person-centred
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PrincipleStrengths-basedWe start from what a person can do and build from there.
PrincipleResearch-ledWe rely on scientifically validated procedures from applied research.
PrincipleWith the whole networkFamilies, caregivers and other stakeholders work with the person.
PrincipleLess restrictionWe aim to eliminate or decrease the need for restrictive interventions.
Four approaches

The methods we use, and when.

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Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

A systematic process: Functional Behaviour Assessment, then a Behaviour Support Plan that is put into practice and reviewed. We aim to improve quality of life and reduce the need for restrictive interventions.

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Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)

The science of behaviour change. We use principles of learning, comprehensive or focused, often at home, to address behaviours of concern and build adaptive skills.

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Psychotherapy and counselling

Support for people coping with mental health issues, psychosocial problems and developmental disability, considering biological, psychological, social and developmental factors.

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Behavioural Skills Training

A strengths-based approach that teaches practical skills, with several intervention components working together to close skill gaps.

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Positive Behaviour Support

Our PBS process, step by step.

  1. 1Referral received and accepted
  2. 2Key stakeholders’ engagement meeting
  3. 3Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA)
  4. 4Behaviour Support Plan (BSP) finalised with stakeholder input
  5. 5Training and implementation of the plan
  6. 6Plan monitoring and review
  7. 7Outcome achieved
  8. 8Follow-ups
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About our approach.

What is Behavioural Skills Training?

It packages several intervention components together to address skill gaps that are closely related to a person’s ability to live a meaningful life.

What is the difference between ABA and PBS?

ABA is the science of behaviour change. Positive Behaviour Support combines contemporary disability service practice with the clinical framework of ABA to improve quality of life and reduce challenging behaviour.

Do you work with other professionals?

Yes. We work closely with families, medical practitioners, schools and other allied health professionals.

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