Positive behaviour support on the Gold Coast, in Brisbane and the Tweed
Functional behaviour assessments and behaviour support plans for NDIS participants, delivered by Aaron Forsyth, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner.
What behaviour support involves
Positive behaviour support looks at why a behaviour of concern happens and what it is communicating. From there we build a plan that improves the person's quality of life, teaches new skills and gives the people around them clear, consistent ways to respond.
Functional behaviour assessment
We observe, review records and talk with the participant, their family and support team to understand what triggers each behaviour and what purpose it serves.
Interim behaviour support plan
Where restrictive practices are in use or there is immediate risk, we can provide an interim plan within one month of engagement.
Comprehensive behaviour support plan
A full plan within three months, covering proactive strategies, skill building, responses to behaviours of concern and a pathway to reduce and eliminate restrictive practices.
Training for the support team
Practical training for families, support workers and providers so the plan is understood and used the same way by everyone.
Restrictive practices
Plans are lodged with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, and we help implementing providers understand their authorisation and reporting obligations.
Monitoring and review
We check in on how the plan is working, review the data and update the plan when needs change, and at least every 12 months.
Who it is for
Behaviour support is for NDIS participants of any age whose behaviour affects their safety, wellbeing or opportunities, and for anyone with a restrictive practice in place. It also supports the families, carers and workers around them.
Aaron is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker as well as an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner. That clinical mental health background is particularly useful where disability and mental health meet, such as anxiety, trauma or psychosocial disability alongside intellectual disability or autism.
How it works
Referral
Send a referral through our online form or by email.
First contact
We reply within two business days to confirm availability, funding and goals.
Service agreement
We agree in writing what will be delivered and at what cost.
Assessment and plan
We complete the assessment, write the plan and train the support team.
Areas we cover
We visit participants at home, in the community and at their services across the Gold Coast, Brisbane and the Tweed. Telehealth is available for all participants.
Funding
Behaviour support is usually funded from Improved Relationships in the Capacity Building budget of an NDIS plan. As a registered NDIS provider we work with agency managed, plan managed and self managed participants.
Not sure whether a plan includes behaviour support funding? Send the referral anyway and we will help work it out.
Common questions
How long does it take to get a plan?
We can provide an interim behaviour support plan within one month of engagement and a comprehensive plan within three months.
What is a restrictive practice?
Any practice that restricts a person's rights or freedom of movement, such as physical, chemical, mechanical or environmental restraint and seclusion. The NDIS requires these to be part of a behaviour support plan, with the aim of reducing and eliminating them over time.
Do families get a say in the plan?
Yes. The participant, their family and the people who support them every day are involved from the assessment through to the final plan.
Is telehealth available?
Yes. Many parts of an assessment and of team training can be done by video, and in person visits are available across our service area.
How do I check your registration?
Search the NDIS Commission provider register for Forsyth, Aaron. Our Behaviour Support Practitioner ID is P1190992.
Also looking for support coordination? Read about our support coordination service.
Ready to make a referral?
Anyone can refer: participants, families, support coordinators, LACs, plan managers, providers and GPs. We reply within two business days.
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