This podcast follows on from Marina’s presentation in our Webinar series Hot topics in inclusion and discusses how to identify the function behind children’s challenging behaviours and how to support them so they are better able to self-regulate. Marina answers the following questions:
- Can you describe some useful behaviour observation tools? Could you give us an example of when educators have used one of these to identify the function of a child’s behaviour and meet a child’s needs.
- Do you have any advice about what to do if educators have been unsuccessful in identifying why a behaviour is occurring?
- The term “backward chaining” is sometimes used in positive behaviour support. Can you explain what this is and how educators can use this teaching strategy?
- What are the 3 key messages you would like educators to take away in relation to this area of inclusion?
- What would be one practical step you could recommend educators implement in their practice?
About our speaker
Marina Bailey has been working in the field of disability for over 30 years as a psychologist, trainer and clinical consultant. Marina works across a variety of settings and age ranges, and specialises in young children with complex disorders. She has a strong interest in the areas of Social Thinking®, positive behaviour support and family well-being and resilience. Marina has presented at a number of conferences and worked both nationally and internationally in the areas of autism spectrum disorders and complex disability.
Watch the full webinar to learn more about supporting children with challenging behaviours.
