ABC data is one of the simplest tools used in behaviour analysis. ABC stands for Antecedent, Behaviour and Consequence. Recording these three parts can help us move from a vague impression of behaviour to a clearer picture of what is actually happening. A = Antecedent The antecedent is what happens immediately before the behaviour. It might be an instruction, a transition, a person leaving the room, a preferred item becoming unavailable or the start of a difficult task. Antec

If you have been referred for Positive Behaviour Support, you may be wondering what a behaviour support practitioner actually does. The role is broader than simply giving parents strategies for difficult behaviour. The first job is to understand A behaviour support practitioner gathers information about the child, the situations in which behaviour occurs and what may be influencing it. This can involve conversations with parents and carers, observations, reviewing existing re

When a child is experiencing behaviours that are affecting their safety, learning, relationships or everyday life, it can be difficult for families to know where to start. You may have been recommended Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) by a school, therapist, paediatrician or NDIS provider. But what does Positive Behaviour Support actually involve, and how do you know whether it might be useful for your child? At Bloom Child Therapy, we provide Positive Behaviour Support in Ad