The purpose of this module is to provide workers the opportunity to develop further understanding of Behaviour Management Approach.

It will assist in developing and/or enhancing your own skills in reducing and managing challenging behaviour. A community support program provides a client an opportunity to engage within the community and to make individual choices about their own lifestyle.

The most effective way in which to decrease challenging behaviours in people with disabilities in a supported environment is by utilising a positive and active support process.

About this module

The purpose of this module is to provide workers the opportunity to develop further understanding of Behaviour Management Approach.

It will assist in developing and/or enhancing your own skills in reducing and managing challenging behaviour.

A community support program provides a client an opportunity to engage within the community and to make individual choices about their own lifestyle.

The most effective way in which to decrease challenging behaviours in people with disabilities in a supported environment is by utilising a positive and active support process.

The aim of positive approaches to behaviour support is to provide a respectful and sensitive environment in which the client is empowered to achieve and maintain their individual lifestyle goals.

The module is divided up into 9 units. They include:

Unit 1 – Behaviour Management Approach

Unit 2 – Reducing and Managing Challenging Behaviours

Unit 3 - Person Centred Practice

Unit 4 – Socially Inappropriate Behaviour

Unit 5 – Developing Strategies for Behaviour Support

Unit 6 - Restrictive Practices

Unit 7 – Examples of Restrictive Practice

Unit 8 – Prohibited Practices

Unit 9 – Observation, Monitoring and Reporting

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this module you will:

  • Develop an understanding of a positive approach to behaviour support;
  • Develop an understanding of what is restrictive practice; and
  • Understand the importance of working in collaboration with various stakeholders, including the client.

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