Behaviour Support

Our Behaviour Support services include functional behaviour assessments, behaviour support planning, skill-building strategies, collaboration with families and support teams, and guidance to reduce behaviours of concern while enhancing participation, independence, and overall wellbeing. 

 Behaviour Support can help when a person is experiencing behaviours of concern, difficulties with emotional regulation, challenges participating in daily activities, or when additional strategies are needed to support safety, independence, and quality of life at home, school, work, or in the community. 

 At Coastal Forensic Psychology we work collaboratively with the individual, their family, and support network to understand what is driving the behaviour and what supports will make a difference. This includes gathering information through observation and discussion, identifying goals, and developing practical, person-centred strategies that can be used consistently across everyday settings. We then provide clear guidance, ongoing support, and review strategies over time to ensure they remain effective and responsive to the person’s needs. 

Our assessments focus on understanding the reasons behind behaviour and the factors influencing it. This may include functional behaviour assessments, interviews with the person and their support network, observation in everyday environments, and review of relevant reports or history. The goal is to identify patterns, triggers, and unmet needs so we can develop effective, practical support strategies. 

 Behaviour Support Plans can be developed as either interim or comprehensive plans. Interim plans are created quickly to provide immediate support and guidance, while comprehensive plans involve a more detailed assessment over several weeks. Both are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure strategies remain effective and appropriate to the person’s needs.