About this resource
Reviews work best with a clear summary. This template brings together the data period, trends in behaviours of concern and positive behaviours, quality of life indicators, how consistently strategies were used, the person's and family's views and recommendations.
Purpose
To present data clearly so reviews focus on what has changed and why.
Who it is for
Primary profession: Positive behaviour support practitioners. Also relevant for NDIS providers and support coordinators.
Client or participant group: Behaviour support practitioners preparing for reviews.
Practice setting: Behaviour support plan reviews and team meetings.
Suggested uses
- Plan reviews
- Team meetings
- Reports to families and teams
- Supervision
Instructions for practitioners
- Summarise data honestly, including where change is unclear.
- Include quality of life, not only behaviour.
- Consider implementation before judging strategy effectiveness.
- Include the person's and family's views.
Accessibility considerations
Use simple graphs and plain language for the person and family.
Scope and limitations
A summary template. It does not replace required reporting, including any reporting of regulated restrictive practices.
Research basis
Understanding what happens before and after behaviour is the basis of functional assessment, which guides support. Positive behaviour support aims to improve quality of life and reduce behaviours of concern by understanding their function and changing environments and skills.
- Allen, D., James, W., Evans, J., Hawkins, S., & Jenkins, R. (2005). Positive Behavioural Support: Definition, Current Status and Future Directions. Tizard Learning Disability Review, 10(2), 4–11. https://doi.org/10.1108/13595474200500014
- Hanley, G. P., Iwata, B. A., & McCord, B. E. (2003). FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS OF PROBLEM BEHAVIOR: A REVIEW. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 36(2), 147–185. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.2003.36-147
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators. https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/rules-and-standards/ndis-practice-standards
What is included
A 2-page printable A4 PDF, including a practitioner notes page with the research basis (version 1.0).
Originality
Original Practitioner Plus content: wording, activity structure, layout and icons were created for this resource. No third-party worksheets, illustrations or text were reproduced.
