WE NURTURE YOUNG LIVES.

Our children and young people’s services are available through local NHS commissioners, hospitals or CAMHS services.

HOW WE SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE.

If a child or young person engages in behaviours of concern, it can be difficult for them to understand why they behave like they do.

Similarly, their parents, siblings, friends and wider support network, such as teachers and social workers, may struggle to comprehend the meaning of behaviours of concern and provide helpful support.

At Positive Support Group, our behaviour analysts and PBS practitioners have expert skills and in-depth knowledge that allows them to develop a thorough understanding of children and young people and their behavioural support needs.

A strong position from which we can help transform the lives of young clients and provide guidance to their support network so they can offer better support.

WHO WE HELP.

Our behaviour analysts and PBS practitioners have a strong track record of providing life-changing support to children and young people under the age of 18 affected by the following conditions:

a learning disability
autism
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
depression
anxiety

WHAT WE DO.

When we work with children and young people, we use a five-stage process that has been specially developed by Positive Support Group. Consistently, it ensures lasting behaviour change, the right personalised support for a young client, and a better quality of life for all involved in the process.

Our positive behaviour change process:

STAGE 1

MATCHING

Initially, we get to know a child or young person, their views, circumstances and their support network, as well as what everyone hopes to achieve through our involvement.

We then identify what we can do to have the most positive impact for the child or young person, their family and the rest of their support network.

STAGE 2

ENGAGING

We engage a child or young person with the support we will provide and what it aims to achieve. This includes us inspiring, motivating and cheerleading a client so they feel ready to do more, be more and ultimately get more from life.

In addition, we also activate members of the client’s support network and ask them to commit to helping the child or young person to grow, thrive and change the current situation.

STAGE 3

UNDERSTANDING

We use the science of behaviour to gain a comprehensive understanding of a child or young person and the reasons behind their behaviours of concern. This involves us assessing the client’s situation in a range of settings, for example, at their home, school or a respite care centre.

STAGE 4

DELIVERING

During this stage, we involve the child or young person in honest and positive summaries to keep them and their network up-to-date with their progress.

We deliver comprehensive support plans and strategies to help reframe the behaviours of concern displayed by a child or young person and develop flexible, tailored solutions that lead to positive change.

This may involve us providing skills teaching, facilitating ecological changes, and training their network to provide person-centred support in a different way.

STAGE 5

CELEBRATING

We take valuable time to celebrate the achievements of our young clients, which can be hugely beneficial.

We end our process when we know the child or young person and their support network are totally committed to attaining the high expectations they have set for themselves.

OUR LIFE-CHANGING IMPACT.

At the end of our five-step process, a child or young person will typically reach the goals that were set at the beginning of the process. These may include returning to education, learning new communication skills which means they no longer need to engage in behaviours of concern to express their needs, or developing positive relationships with their peers.

The young client involved will also have a much better understanding of their behaviours of concern and know how to better manage them. This is because they will be able to communicate more effectively, have greater tolerance levels, and increased confidence in what they can achieve.

In addition, all members of the client’s support network will know how they can work together and directly with the child or young person to improve their quality of life. This can involve encouraging positive risk taking, helping them to access what’s available in their community, or helping them take advantage of opportunities to grow and develop towards adulthood.