Sunderland Care and Support Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) offer, is an approach that aims to understand and address challenging behaviours exhibited by individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or other cognitive or developmental disabilities.
The focus of our Positive Behavioural Support offer lies in a person-centred and holistic understanding of the individual and their unique needs, strengths, preferences, and circumstances. We recognise that challenging behaviour is a form of communication and that it can arise due to unmet needs, environmental factors, or other underlying issues.
The key principles and components of Sunderland Care and Support's Positive Behavioural Support offer include:
Assessment and functional analysis
A comprehensive assessment is conducted to understand the function and purpose of the challenging behaviour. This involves gathering information from multiple sources, including the individual, their caregivers, and relevant professionals. Functional analysis helps identify the triggers, antecedents, and consequences that maintain the challenging behaviour.
Individualised support plans
Based on the assessment and functional analysis, an individualised support plan is developed. The plan may include environmental modifications, teaching alternative skills, using positive reinforcement, and promoting self-regulation techniques.
Proactive approaches
Our Positive Behaviour Support emphasises proactive strategies to reduce an increase in individuals' anxiety. This involves creating supportive environments, establishing predictable routines, promoting effective communication, teaching coping skills, and ensuring that the individual's needs are met in a person-centred manner.
Collaborative and multidisciplinary approach
The implementation of Positive Behavioural Support involves collaboration among the individual, their support network, and a multidisciplinary team of professionals. This includes our PBS Practitioner, PBS facilitators, psychologists, social workers, therapists, and caregivers who work together to develop and implement the support plan.
Ongoing monitoring and evaluation
The progress and effectiveness of the support plan are continuously monitored and evaluated. Adjustments and modifications are made as necessary to ensure that the strategies implemented are effective and aligned with the individual's changing needs and goals.
The overall aim of Sunderland Care and Support's Positive Behavioural Support offer is to enhance the individual's quality of life, promote their well-being, and improve their social inclusion by enhancing their skills, independence, and overall functioning. It emphasises a compassionate and respectful approach that recognises the individual's dignity, rights, and autonomy.
Further information can be found on the dedicated Positive Behaviour Support (opens new window) website (www.pbsnec.co.uk)
