About this resource
Relationships are at the heart of positive behaviour support. This tracker helps staff tally positive interactions, such as greetings, praise, shared fun and offers of choice, alongside corrective interactions, and reflect on how to increase the positives.
Purpose
To increase warm, positive interactions as a proactive strategy.
Who it is for
Primary profession: Positive behaviour support practitioners. Also relevant for disability support workers, educators and school support staff.
Client or participant group: Teams supporting people with behaviour support needs.
Practice setting: Supported living, day programs, schools and family homes.
Suggested uses
- Proactive strategy implementation
- Staff coaching
- Team reflection
- Relationship building
Instructions for practitioners
- Explain the purpose: building relationships, not judging staff.
- Agree what counts as a positive interaction.
- Track for short periods.
- Reflect and set team goals.
Accessibility considerations
Use simple tallies.
Scope and limitations
A reflection and coaching tool.
Research basis
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
- 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.
