How do I write a behaviour support plan?

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Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) are care plans that specifically address challenging behaviour. They document: 1) Behaviour being addressed, 2) Likely triggers and antecedents, 3) De-escalation and management strategies, 4) Data recording method (frequency, duration, intensity), 5) Review frequency, 6) Participant and guardian agreement. If the plan includes any restrictive practice (physical, mechanical, chemical, environmental, seclusion), it must be formally authorised under state law before use and lodged with the NDIS Commission. Plans must be strength-based and rights-respecting. Best practice: have a registered behaviour support practitioner design the plan and your staff deliver it. Without a formal plan, using behaviour strategies is non-compliant. Most BSPs are reviewed 3-6 monthly.