The aim of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is to enhance the quality of life and well-being of individuals with challenging behaviours by promoting positive, proactive, and evidence-based interventions. 

It seeks to understand the underlying causes of challenging behaviours and develop personalised strategies to address them effectively. PBS is a person-centred approach to care, providing long-term support to those with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and autistic people.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for healthcare professionals or caregivers with the responsibility of caring for individuals who display challenging behaviour.

Course content

• Challenging Behaviour Definition
• Common Characteristics
• Factors to Consider
• Four Main Functions of Behaviour
• Key Principles of PBS
• Key Components of PBS
• The ABC Model
• Functional Behaviour Assessment
• Steps to Perform an FBA
• PBS Plan
• Case Study: Rachel
• The Law and PBS

Objectives Content

By the end of the course, candidates will be able to:

•  Define challenging behaviour
•  Describe the common characteristics of challenging behaviours
•  List the main functions of behaviour
•  Identify the key principles of PBS
•  List the three overarching themes of the PBS framework
•  Explain how to carry out a Functional Behaviour Assessment
•  Describe the purpose of the PBS plan