Positive behaviour support principles

At what age are communication and social skills generally attained?

• 5

• 2

• 12

• 9

Which of the below are examples of positive behaviour? (Select all that apply)

• Listening to others

• Being considerate towards other people

• Shouting

• Throwing things

What are the advantages of proactive strategies? (Select all that apply)

• Staff can feel more confident if they know how to manage a situation

• Behaviour that challenges will be reduced

• There will be more incidents

• Individuals will have a better quality of life

What is a proactive strategy?

• A strategy that is planned and implemented before behaviour occurs

• A strategy used when behaviour has already happened

What is a reactive strategy?

• A strategy that is planned and implemented before behaviour occurs

• A strategy used when behaviour has already happened

Which of the below are examples of reactive strategies? (Select all that apply)

• Techniques such as descriptive praise

• Reinforcing behaviour

• De-escalation techniques

• Physical restraint

What information should be in a positive behaviour support (PBS) plan?

• Proactive strategies

• Calming strategies

• Reactive strategies

• No strategies

What is needed for a positive behaviour support (PBS) plan to be effective?

• It should be written clearly

• It should be reviewed regularly and updated

• It should be used by everyone concerned with the individuals care

• Be based on the opinions of others

True or false?

Interventions should be monitored in order to ensure hey are appropriate and to safeguard individuals.

• True

• False

True or False?

Identifying patters of behaviour and triggers to behaviour that challenges helps staff to support positive behaviour.

• True

• False