Principles of positive behaviour support
Positive behaviour support is underpinned by a number of core values, each of which are focused on ensuring that learning disabilities care is life-enhancing for the recipient.
The 7 principles of positive behaviour support are:
- Person-centred – putting the individual at the centre of their care, and involving them in decisions about their learning disabilities support.
- Working in partnership – with the individual, their loved ones and relevant professionals to ensure cohesive learning disability care.
- Tailored planning – creating a tailored plan which is bespoke to the individual and their circumstances, and which supports positive behaviour.
- Focussing on the proactive rather than the reactive – an emphasis on creating the right conditions for positive behaviour, rather than reacting to behaviours which challenge.
- Understanding the reason behind, or purpose of, behaviours which challenge – seeking to comprehend the barriers and frustrations which the individual is attempting to express through their behaviour, recognising that behaviour is often the symptom, not the cause.
- Using data to update and improve outcomes – ongoing learning to recognise and utilise opportunities for continuous improvement, adopting the latest best practice.
- Helping individuals learn a new way to behave through positive reinforcement and positive risk taking– enabling them to build life skills, overcome challenges and identify the support they need to achieve their ambitions.
Supporting positive behaviour requires a well-thought out, bespoke plan of support which is tailored to the individual and created in conjunction with those involved in their care. By following the 7 principles of positive behaviour support, the individual is helped to live the life they choose.
Support for people with learning disabilities, autism or acquired brain injury
Our Realise team are experts in providing individually-tailored care and positive behaviour support for people with learning disabilities, autism or acquired brain injury. Find out more about the Realise team, and the empowering, person-centred support they provide.
