Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a values-driven, evidence-based approach to understanding and improving human behaviour. At its core, PBS recognises that all behaviour serves a purpose, even when that purpose isn’t immediately obvious. It’s about seeing behaviour as a form of communication, and helping individuals and those around them make sense of it in order to support positive behaviour change.
Understanding Behaviour as Communication
Any action a person takes can be referred to as ‘behaviour.’ Our actions always have a meaning and intention behind them, although these are not always obvious. The ClearSky Allied Health positive behaviour support team are an insightful group of professionals trained in positive behaviour support; this is an evidence-based approach that helps uncover the meaning behind a person’s concerning behaviour, then aims to modify their behaviour to help them live a rich, full, and meaning life.
Positive behaviour support promotes teaching and reinforcing positive choices without the use of punishment or harmful consequences. ClearSky Allied Health’s team assist others to grow in resilience and develop lifelong skills using practical strategies, down-to-earth understanding, and good humour.
Why Choose Positive Behaviour Support?
Positive behaviour intervention is proactive, person-centred, and focused on long-term outcomes. Our practitioners aim to reduce behaviours of concern by teaching new skills, modifying environments, and increasing quality of life through positive reinforcement and positive behaviour modification strategies.
At ClearSky, we believe in supporting people, not just ‘fixing’ the behaviour. This means working across home, school, or community environments to ensure that every support system around the individual is equipped with the right positive support techniques and behavioural support strategies.
What Can You Expect from ClearSky Allied Health’s Behaviour Support Team?
ClearSky Allied Health’s behaviour support practitioners work collaboratively with clients, their families, and support teams with deep empathy and common sense.
ClearSky practitioners take a holistic and person-centred approach, resisting the common tendency to focus on the ‘problem’ rather than the person themselves. ClearSky practitioners conduct thorough behaviour assessments and develop Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSP) to guide improvements and maximise success. Through ongoing contact, training and guidance, practitioners provide a tailored approach to a client and their support network.
Practical, Personalised, and Professional Positive Behaviour Support
ClearSky’s approach to positive behaviour support combines clinical knowledge with real-world practicality. We understand that effective positive behaviour strategies must be easy to implement in everyday life. That’s why ClearSky’s positive behaviour support plans are grounded in achievable goals, positive behaviour techniques, and open communication.
ClearSky’s positive behavioural support services cover:
- Behaviour change support for children, adolescents, and adults
- Collaborative planning with support coordinators and families
- Positive behaviour analysis to uncover unmet needs or environmental stressors
- Training in support strategies for carers and teams
What About Restrictive Practices?
When a person’s choices result in serious safety risks, there may be a need to limit their behavioural freedom in some way. The ClearSky team hold strong ethical standards and understand that any restrictions must be necessary, practical, and least restrictive.
Our positive behaviour support practitioners always pursue an ‘exit strategy’ when restrictions are necessary, ensuring that plans are written to minimise and cease the use of Restrictive Practices when safe to do so. ClearSky Allied Health have a sophisticated understanding of the relevant NDIS legislation, State guidelines, and consent processes to ensure that any Restrictive Practices are properly addressed by law.
The Importance of Positive Behaviour Support
By supporting positive behaviours, building skills, and fostering safe environments, positive behaviour support services empowers people to live fuller lives. Families, support workers, and care teams benefit from reduced stress, clearer communication, and improved relationships. And most importantly, positive behaviour support makes individuals feel heard, safe, and supported.
