Behaviour Support Practitioner (BSP)

What is a

Behaviour Support Practitioner (BSP)

Behaviour Support practitioner conducts assessments and writes “behaviour support plans”, which include a range of components such as improvements in the physical environment, communication approaches, stimulus management, and ways to teach new behaviours that are more functional or socially acceptable than some existing behaviours.

Using play-based approaches, they create meaningful opportunities to support development and embed therapeutic strategies into everyday routines. They build parental capacity through modelling and coaching and can provide support with behaviour management.

Behaviour Support Practitioners are highly qualified and have extensive training and experience working with children with behavioural needs and functions.

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

We work with individuals and their support networks to understand behaviours and develop strategies that support safer, more empowered everyday participation.

Understanding what is happening

Behaviour support helps families understand the underlying reasons for behaviours.

Clear and practical strategies

Providing realistic, step-by-step strategies that fit into everyday routines. This may include adjusting expectations, modifying the environment, setting up visual supports.

Building new skills

Families learn how to support the development ofnew skills that help the person meet their needs more eectively.

Consistency and confidence

A practitioner helps families develop consistent responses that reduce escalation and confusion.

Strengthening relationships

Focuses on quality of life rather than consequences, behaviour support promotes positive interactions.

WHAT DO WE DO BEST

ASSESSMENT AND UNDERSTANDING
PLANNING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL ADJUSTMENTS
SUPPORTING THE PERSON’S RIGHTS AND QUALITY OF LIFE
REDUCING RESTRICTIVE PRACTICES
COLLABORATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING
MONITORING, DATA COLLECTION AND REVIEW

Supporting Families

Behaviour Support Practitioners work alongside families to strengthen their capacity and confidence in supporting their child with disabilities through:

In-home support with strategies and ideas to help their child learn in everyday routines.

Build family confidence by encouraging families so they feel capable and proud of their efforts.

Share information across sectors, explain services, supports, and where to get help.

Works together to listen to what families want and plan around their goals in a culturally respectful manner.

Offers emotional support by being there to listen, reassure, and connect with others.

Behaviour Support Practitioner (BSP)

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