PBS restrictive practices include chemical restraint (medication used to control behaviour), environmental restraint (limiting access to spaces or items), mechanical restraint (devices restricting movement), physical restraint (use of force to restrict movement), and seclusion (isolating a person so they cannot freely leave).
PBS targets behaviours of concern such as aggression (verbal and physical), inappropriate sexual behaviour, repetitive or self-harmful actions, wandering, social or non-compliant behaviour, and lack of motivation or task initiation. It aims to reduce risks and improve safety and quality of life.
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a human-rights based, evidence-based approach used under the NDIS that understands challenging behaviours as communication of unmet needs. It focuses on improving quality of life by identifying the causes of behaviour and replacing it with positive, functional alternatives through collaborative support plans involving the person, family, and professionals.
