The reason for doing a ‘positive behaviour support’ (PBS) assessment is to help us really understand who a person is so that we can work out why they are doing the things they do, and how we can best support them to achieve a good quality of life. A range of assessments may be conducted to assist in the following:
People with complex presentations and/or complex support needs. This includes but is not limited to individuals with:
People with a diagnosed disability or dual diagnosis
Engagement with multiple service sectors , for example disability, mental health, Justice, Education
Behaviours of concern which are of an intensity, frequency or duration that may put themselves or others at significant risk of harm or which are resulting in the breakdown of vital supports or impacting significantly on other areas of the person’s life (home/accommodation, education/vocational, community engagement, etc)
Families and support networks of people with complex presentations and/or complex support needs, including formal (medical professionals, teachers, funded roles, etc) and informal supports (friends, members of the community, etc)
Service providers within the disability, mental health, other community, justice, welfare and sector
Funding bodies including the National Disability Insurance Agency, National and State Government Departments, Not-for-profit and other non-government organisations and private individuals
More information on the service can be found here: Assessment Service – what to expect
