Topic

Observation and data collection

Recording what happens objectively to inform support.

10 resources

Plus membersTemplates and planning tools

For Positive behaviour support practitioners

ABC Observation Record (Practice Template)

A landscape practice template for recording what happens before, during and after a behaviour of concern in objective, respectful language, with a weekly reflection…

Behaviour as communication · Observation and data collection

Plus membersPractitioner and facilitator guides

For Positive behaviour support practitioners

Data Collection Training Guide

A guide for behaviour support practitioners training teams to collect reliable, respectful data, covering why data matters, definitions, recording methods, practice and checking agreement.

Data collection training · Observation and data collection

Plus membersTemplates and planning tools

For Positive behaviour support practitioners

Data Summary for Reviews

A template for summarising behaviour support data for plan reviews, covering trends, quality of life indicators, strategy implementation, the person's views and recommendations.

Data review · Observation and data collection

Plus membersTemplates and planning tools

For Positive behaviour support practitioners

Duration Recording Sheet

A landscape sheet for recording how long a clearly defined behaviour or activity lasts, with start and end times, context and notes for review.

Observation and data collection

Plus membersTemplates and planning tools

For Positive behaviour support practitioners

Engagement Observation Record

A landscape time-sampling record for observing whether a person is engaged at set intervals, with the type of support offered, to measure and improve…

Active support and engagement · Observation and data collection

Plus membersTemplates and planning tools

For Positive behaviour support practitioners

Frequency Count Sheet

A landscape tally sheet for counting how often a clearly defined behaviour happens in each session or shift, with totals, notes and space for…

Observation and data collection

FreeChecklists

For Positive behaviour support practitioners

Functional Assessment Preparation Checklist

A checklist to help behaviour support practitioners and teams prepare the information, consent, observations and interviews needed before a functional behaviour assessment.

Behaviour as communication · Observation and data collection

Plus membersTemplates and planning tools

For Positive behaviour support practitioners

Sleep and Wellbeing Log

A two-week landscape log for teams recording sleep, health, mood, meals, events and changes, to help identify wellbeing factors linked to distress or behaviour.

Health and behaviour · Observation and data collection

Plus membersTemplates and planning tools

For Positive behaviour support practitioners

Time-of-Day Pattern Chart

A landscape chart for recording when a behaviour of concern happens across the day and week, to help teams spot patterns linked to routines,…

Observation and data collection · Proactive support strategies

Plus membersTemplates and planning tools

For Positive behaviour support practitioners

Weekly Frequency Graph Template

A landscape graph grid for plotting daily counts over a week, with a baseline line, notes for events and space to compare behaviours of…

Data review · Observation and data collection

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