What to Do When You Can’t Follow or Implement a Behavior Intervention Plan You may encounter situations where implementing a student’s Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) feels overwhelming, impractical, or ineffective. This challenge is more common than you might think, and recognizing when a plan isn’t working, or when you need additional support to implement it, … Read more
Using the Functional Analysis Screening Tool (FAST) Tool for Quick Behavioral Screening: A Guide for Teachers and Parents Understanding and addressing behavioral challenges is more crucial than ever given the high rate of exclusions facing Neurodiverse children. The Functional Analysis Screening Tool (FAST) is a practical, evidence-based instrument that empowers teachers and parents to quickly … Read more
Behaviour of Concern: Understanding & Managing Hair Pulling Behaviour Hair pulling presents unique challenges in educational settings and requires specific understanding and support strategies. While some children may engage in hair pulling towards others as a form of communication or distress response, others may display self-directed hair pulling (trichotillomania), which requires a distinct therapeutic approach. … Read more
The Positive Behaviour Support Model Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) represents a significant shift from traditional behaviour management approaches. Rather than focusing on controlling behaviours or eliminating behaviours, PBS emphasises understanding, prevention, and skill development. The PBS model, although controversial, integrates multiple theoretical perspectives while maintaining a strong ethical foundation rooted in human rights and dignity. … Read more
Using Behaviour Records to Reduce Challenging Behaviour in Schools This article examines the significance staff observation in identifying “setting events“, and how this information can be applied to create supportive and proactive school environments to reduce challenging behaviours. “The results of this study suggest that services that are seeking to prevent challenging behavior should seek … Read more
Operational Definitions for Behaviour Analysis Operational definitions are invaluable tools in understanding and supporting diverse behavioural expressions. By providing precise, observable descriptions free of subjective language, we can communicate clearly, measure accurately, and develop personalised strategies that embrace neurodiversity. I have written a full article on conducting an effective Functional Behaviour Analysis that will be … Read more
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