What Is a Functional Behaviour Assessment and Why Does My Child Need One?

If someone has suggested a Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) for your child, you might be wondering what it actually involves. This guide explains what an FBA is, why it matters, and what to expect. What Is a Functional Behaviour Assessment? A Functional Behaviour Assessment is a structured process used by a registered Behaviour Support Practitioner […]

Behaviour Support for Children with Autism: What Families Need to Know

When behaviours like meltdowns, aggression, or school refusal start to affect daily life, behaviour support can make a significant difference for families of autistic children. Why Do Children with Autism Sometimes Need Behaviour Support? Autistic children process the world differently. Sensory experiences, communication differences, difficulty with transitions, and unmet needs can all contribute to behaviours […]

How to Read Your Child’s Behaviour Support Plan: A Parent’s Guide

When you receive your child's Behaviour Support Plan (BSP), it can feel overwhelming. This guide explains what each part means and how to use it day-to-day. Key Sections of a Behaviour Support Plan Background Information This section summarises your child's diagnosis, history, existing supports, and what the assessment process involved. It helps anyone reading the […]

NDIS Behaviour Support: A Guide for Support Coordinators

As a Support Coordinator, you play a critical role in connecting participants with the right supports. This guide covers the key things you need to know about behaviour support referrals and working with a registered Behaviour Support Practitioner. When Should You Refer to a Behaviour Support Practitioner? A participant is struggling with behaviours of concern […]

School Refusal and Behaviour Support: A Guide for Melbourne Families

School refusal — when a child consistently avoids attending school due to emotional distress — is one of the most stressful situations a family can face. Behaviour support may be an important part of the solution. School Refusal Is Not Truancy A child who refuses school is typically experiencing significant anxiety or distress — not […]

Behaviour Support for ADHD: Strategies That Work at Home

When behaviour becomes consistently challenging in a child with ADHD, behaviour support can help you find strategies that work in the real context of your family's life. Why ADHD Leads to Behaviour Challenges ADHD affects executive function — planning, impulse control, working memory, and emotional regulation. Many challenging behaviours are not wilful defiance but the […]

How Behaviour Support Helps During Big Life Transitions

Transitions — planned or unexpected — are one of the most common triggers for behavioural escalation in NDIS participants. Moving house, changing schools, losing a familiar support worker, or entering supported accommodation can all unsettle people who rely on routine and predictability. Why Transitions Are So Hard For many NDIS participants, especially those with autism, […]

Sleep Problems and Behaviour: What NDIS Families Need to Know

Sleep problems are extremely common in children with autism and ADHD, and they have a direct and measurable impact on mood, regulation, and behaviour during the day. How Sleep Affects Behaviour When children do not get enough sleep, the brain's prefrontal cortex — responsible for impulse control and emotional regulation — is the first to […]