Behaviour Support Assessment

What is Positive Behaviour Support?

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is an evidence-based approach used in the NDIS to help people with disability who experience behaviours of concern. PBS works by identifying why a behaviour is occurring, then building practical skills, reducing restrictive practices, and improving overall quality of life.

Allied Health 2U delivers PBS face to face across Greater Sydney, Illawarra, Central Coast, and Adelaide, with telehealth available Australia-wide.

How Positive Behaviour Support Works

Allied Health 2U is a registered NDIS organisation for behaviour support, operating in compliance with the NDIS Commission. PBS services are funded through the NDIS support category, Improved Relationships.

Behaviour support is not simply about reducing a difficult behaviour. It is about understanding the reason behind it and building behaviour support strategies that are practical, sustainable, and tailored to the individual's life. Rather than focusing solely on what to stop, PBS focuses on what to grow: new skills, greater independence, and stronger connections with the people who matter most.

What Is a Positive Behaviour Support Plan?

A positive behaviour support plan (BSP) is the central document that guides how a participant is supported. Developed following a thorough assessment, it outlines the support strategies and interventions to be used across the participant's environments, identifies triggers and functions of a behaviour, and sets out a clear pathway to reduce or eliminate any regulated restrictive practices over time.

What Goes Into a Behaviour Support Assessment?

The most fundamental starting point is a Functional Behaviour Assessment. This gives the practitioner a clear picture of why a behaviour is occurring and what the participant needs in order to thrive. From there, they work collaboratively with the participant, their family members, and the broader support network to build a plan that is realistic in everyday life.