ABN 441 585 473 60
About
Positive Behaviour Support aims to:
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Improve quality of life.
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Reduce frequency and/or intensity of behaviour use.
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Recognise, report on, and attempt to fade out restrictive practices.
NOTHING CHANGES IF NOTHING CHANGES
How
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Adapting
environments to support regulation and reduce triggers. - Skill building the support team to recognise, understand and respond to behaviour use.
- Teaching new skills and habits to promote autonomy, quality of life, and independence.
Restrictive Practices
Every restrictive practice is a breach of human rights. This is why we strive to fade them out wherever possible. Of course some can support safety and quality of life. Dignity of risk must always be at the forefront of collaboration.
Below are some examples of restrictive practices.
When identified, we report these through your Behaviour Support Plan to ensure compliance with NDIS requirements. Then we tailor fade out plans in collaboration with you.
Some people come to rely on their restrictive practices, so can be fearful of change. We are here to support you through this, we strive to use least restrictive practices, and constantly assess associated risks.
When used for the purpose of behaviour management, such as distress, agitation, and hygiene.
Physical: Holding, grabbing, or any action of using your body in a way that impedes the person's ability to move freely.
Mechanical: Lap belts, helmets, bed rails, tray tables, restrictive clothing, straps, even weighted blankets if they exceed the weight/body mass formula. Buckle guards for the purpose of safe transport are not restrictive.
Seclusion: When someone is alone and cannot leave.
Environmental: When anything is locked, such as doors, gates, windows etc. Or when someone doesn't have free access to any items or objects, such as having to ask for permission, or being limited in their access. This can include a wide array of things such as internet, foods, cutlery, scissors, drinks, shopping, places etc.
Chemical: When medicine is used for behaviour management that does not align with diagnosis. Some common examples we see are: Melatonin, Risperidone, Olanzapine, Mood stabilisers, Diazepam, Lorazepam, Quetiapine, Clonidine, and birth control for the purpose of hygiene. Also most PRNs will be deemed for the purpose of behaviour management.
For further information, review the NDIS 'Regulated Restrictive Practices Guide'
https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-02/regulated-restrictive-practice-guide-rrp-20200.pdf
Examples: Restrictive Practices
ENSURING NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND IN THE 'TOO HARD' BASKET
Contact
0499 158 454
kaitlyn@awbehavioursupport.com
Kaitlyn Daniels
NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner ID: P0004696
AHPRA Registration: NMW0002162214