Positive Behaviour Support

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What you'll learn

Why choose this course?

This course has been developed to exemplify the positive behaviour support approach which focusses on addressing the needs of a person with a disability, and on improving their quality of life.

The idea of the course is to introduce these concepts to disability support workers or any person supporting another individual with a disability, and to encourage them to use positive approaches to behaviour support in their work.

What does the course cover?

• This is course is designed for any person who may be supporting another individual with positive behaviour support. This course provides an understanding of: The meaning of 'quality of life' and how to apply strategies to improve the quality of life for the people you support.
• What the positive behaviour support framework is, why we use it and how to apply the framework in your everyday work life
• How to recognise and implement proactive strategies when presented with behaviours of concern, as well as analyse the function of the behaviour.
• The impact of communication and the importance of understanding both verbal and non-verbal communication.

This course is essential for:

• Direct Support Workers and other staff who work in group homes and residential facilities for individuals with disabilities, including those in aged care.
• Family and friends caring for loved ones.
• Allied Health professionals
• Teachers, aides, and other staff who work with students with challenging behaviours in schools or other educational settings.