“All Behaviour Happens for a Reason”
Behaviours of concern or ‘Challenging Behaviours’ are seen commonly in children with a Learning Disability. This is often their main way of communicating their needs. Behaviour might include things like hurting other people or themselves. It impacts their quality of life as it can restrict what they can do and where they can go safely. It also impacts on the wellbeing of those around them!
It is important to remember that all behaviour occurs for a reason, It is usually the most effective way a child has to get their needs met
‘I hit you when I want access to my ipad, you give me my ipad’
‘I expose my genitals in a supermarket, you quickly allow me to leave’
‘I smear my poo everywhere, we have nice immediate one to one time whilst you clean me up’
‘Hitting myself on my face makes my tooth pain go away for a bit’
Positive Behaviour Support, or PBS, is a person centred framework which can support people with a range of different needs to live a life that is meaningful and of value to them. At the heart of PBS is the understanding that all behaviour has meaning.
When a child is engaging in behaviours of concern, they are communicating in the most effective way they have that something is not right for them.
The Once for Wales Family Positive Behaviour Support resource is designed to upskill and empower families across Wales. Families are the experts on their loved ones and they are key partners in their care and support. This resource is available for families who support individuals with a Learning Disability throughout the life span.
Public Health Wales and BILD (British Institute of Learning Disability)’s Information for families on Positive Behaviour Support -
Once for Wales Positive Behaviour Support family resource - NHS Wales Performance and Improvement
Watch our Webinar on Understanding Behaviour - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zhPDlgEaEb0
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation - PBS for family carers - Challenging Behaviour Foundation
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