Understanding Behaviour Support
Behaviour support is a way to help people whose actions or behaviours are causing problems in their lives.
Sometimes, behaviours become too intense, happen too often, or last for a long time.
When this happens, it can affect a person’s quality of life and even their physical safety.
Behaviour support focuses on understanding these behaviours and finding ways to improve the situation.
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When Is Behaviour Support Needed?
People may need behaviour support if their behaviours:
Happen very often (high frequency)
Last for a long time (long duration)
Are very strong or intense (high intensity)
These behaviours might cause harm to themselves or others. They can also make it hard for the person to take part in everyday activities, enjoy life, or be safe.
How Behaviour Support Helps
Behaviour support uses different strategies to help the person and those around them. The goal is to reduce the intensity, frequency, or duration of difficult behaviours. This can make life safer and better for the individual.
Support often begins by understanding why the behaviour happens. People don’t act in difficult ways without a reason. Behaviour support specialists look at what might be causing the behaviour, such as:
Health issues
Communication difficulties
Environment or setting
Emotional needs
What Behaviour Support Includes
Behaviour support can include:
Functional assessments to understand behaviour triggers and needs
Creating behaviour support plans that are safe and practical
Teaching new skills or ways to communicate
Training families, staff, and others who support the person
Regular reviews to see how well the plan is working
Practical therapy is more than good intentions - it is making real life changes that matter.
Benefits of Behaviour Support
Effective behaviour support can:
Improve safety for the person and others
Enhance the person’s independence and participation in daily life
Reduce stress and anxiety for the person and their support network
Offer practical solutions to everyday concerns
Conclusion
Behaviour support is about helping people whose behaviours affect their safety and quality of life.
By understanding the reasons behind these behaviours and working with the person, families, and support staff, behaviour support can create positive changes that make life better and safer.
At Ability Therapy Specialists, we are committed to providing professional, respectful, and practical behaviour support to help individuals reach their full potential.
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