Behaviour Support in North Rocks
Who We Support With Behaviour Support in North Rocks
Supporting North Rocks families to navigate complex needs We know that every family is unique. Our Positive Behaviour Support practitioners work with people of all ages to improve quality of life.
Behaviour Support Services Available at North Rocks
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 North Rocks 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 North Rocks 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 North Rocks
A clear path forward with the Optimum Roadmap Behaviour support often involves complex funding. At our North Rocks clinic, we handle the admin so you can focus on your family. We use the Optimum Roadmap to plan out your funding for the entire year. This prevents “funding burnout” and ensures you have consistent support when you need it most.
Our goal is to build capacity and support independence. We believe in a team approach, so we hold Case Conferences. If you are working with our Behaviour Support Practitioner and our Occupational Therapist, they talk to each other. This ensures we are all working toward the same goal of helping you maximize your autonomy and live life to the fullest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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.