Positive behaviour support
A person-centred approach to supporting people whose behaviour challenges, by understanding and meeting their needs.
- Also called
- PBS
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- Behaviour
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Related terms
- PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) United States
- A tiered US framework for teaching and reinforcing positive behaviour school-wide.
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