Behaviour Support in Mornington
Behaviour is simply a way of communicating a need that is not being met. At Optimum Mornington, we do not judge. We listen. Our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) practitioners work with you and your support network to uncover the root causes of challenges. We focus on building capacity, improving quality of life, and reducing the need for restrictive practices. It is not about controlling the person. It is about changing the environment and teaching new skills to navigate the world safely.
Who We Support With Behaviour Support in Mornington
We support individuals and families navigating complex behaviours that impact quality of life. We know that behind every challenging behaviour is a person trying to communicate an unmet need, and that can be exhausting for everyone involved.
Our job is to listen to that need and translate it into a plan that works. We work with your entire support network to create an environment where you can thrive, reducing stress and building a path toward a happier home.
Emotional regulation
Challenging behaviours
Social interaction skills
Routine building
School support strategies
Family coaching
Crisis management
Independence skills
Behaviour Support Services Available at Mornington
Functional Assessment
We find the root cause. We look at why challenging behaviors happen and what the person is trying to communicate.
Positive Behaviour Plans
We focus on quality of life. We create plans that build skills and reduce the need for difficult behaviors.
Skill Building
Techniques to alleviate persistent and acute pain.
Family & Carer Training
We support your network. We teach families and support workers how to respond consistently and calmly.
How Behaviour Support Works at Our Mornington Clinic
1.
Initial Assessment & Consultation
We meet to listen and observe. We gather information from you and your support network.
2.
Treatment Planning
We analyze the data. We develop a Positive Behaviour Support Plan tailored to the individual’s needs.
3.
Active Treatment & Intervention
We implement the strategies. We work with the person to teach new skills and coping mechanisms.
4.
Re-Education & Functional Training
We train the team. We ensure everyone in the person’s life knows how to use the plan effectively.
5.
Progress Review & Outcome Measurement
We monitor the results. We track if behaviors are reducing and if quality of life is improving.
6.
Maintenance & Prevention
We fade our support. We ensure the strategies are sustainable so the person can thrive long-term.
Meet Our Mornington Behaviour Support Team
Eliza Ledingham
Behavioural Support Practitioner
BPsychSc
Jacqui Whitaker
Behaviour Support Practitioner
BPsychSci, GradDipPsych(Adv)
Claudia Benson
Behaviour Support Practitioner
BPsycSc(Hons)
Brianna Scott
Behaviour Support Practitioner
M.A ABA/BA (Psych), BHumSc (Human Movement)
Beth Lowe
Behaviour Support Practitioner
DipTh(Chapl), CoC BSP
Michael Baxter
Behaviour Support Practitioner
B.Ed/BA
Shane Cassel
Clinic Director, Behaviour Support Practitioner & Exercise Physiologist
MCExPhys
Matthew Craig
Behaviour Support Practioner/Exercise Physiologist
BAppSc (ExPhys)
Katherine Weeks
Behavioural Support Practitioner
BPsych
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NDIS Behaviour Support in Mornington
Behaviour Support is a journey rather than a quick fix. We map out your funding to cover the deep work. This includes the assessments, the plan writing, the training for your team, and the ongoing monitoring. You will know exactly how your budget is being used to support your independence.
We rely heavily on our MDT Advantage. Behaviour does not happen in a vacuum. We case conference with Speech Pathologists to check communication frustration and OTs to check sensory triggers. We ensure the whole team understands the person instead of just the behaviour. This holistic view leads to better outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)?
It is an evidence based and compassionate approach. PBS focuses on improving quality of life and teaching new skills rather than punishment. We look at why a behaviour is happening and change the environment or teach replacement behaviours to meet that need.
Do you work with the participant or the family?
How long does it take to see results? It takes time and consistency.
Can you write a plan for the NDIS?
What is your cancellation policy?
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Restrictive Practices Under the NDIS Explained
The five regulated restrictive practices under the NDIS explained in plain English. Covers reporting, authorisation, and reduction obligations.
Positive Behaviour Support Funding Under the NDIS
Understand how Positive Behaviour Support is funded under the NDIS. Covers line items, plan management types, and what to do if funding is not in your plan.
What is a Functional Behaviour Assessment?
Maybe the same moment keeps happening, and no one can work out why. Maybe a school keeps sending the same note home and you are out of answers. Maybe you have been told the next step is a functional behaviour assessment, and you are not sure what that even means.