Behaviour Therapy Services
Behaviour Therapy Services
Helping Hands provides therapy that utilises scientific and evidence-based principles of applied behaviour analysis (the science of learning), to breakdown and teach skills that support quality of life, independence, participation and wellbeing.
Helping Hands takes a strengths-based approach to develop and foster opportunities for naturalistic positive reinforcement-based learning to occur. Helping Hands take the time to learn about each individual, creating customised therapy programs that will nurture their individuality and development.
Behaviour Therapy Services
Skills developed in our early intervention and childhood services include:
- Positive behaviour management – supporting children to replace behaviours of concern with functionally equivalent safe behaviour
- Functional communication skills
- Activities of daily living and life skills
- Academic and cognitive skills
- Self-advocacy, self-understanding and self-regulation
- Safe play that honours the individuals’ preferences
How we can help you
Behaviour Management
Helping Hands behaviour therapists support individuals in replacing behaviours of concern with safe, functional alternatives. We use evidence-based strategies to promote positive behaviour change, fostering independence and well-being.
Functional Communication and Life Skills
Our behaviour therapy services help individuals develop essential communication and life skills. By focusing on daily living tasks and functional communication, we empower individuals to engage more confidently in their environments.
Self-Regulation and Advocacy
Helping Hands therapists teach individuals self-understanding, self-advocacy, and self-regulation strategies. These skills help inidividuals manage emotions, make choices that align with their needs, and engage in safe play that respects their preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is often considered beneficial for children, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It’s a structured approach that uses techniques and principles to improve specific behaviours and skills. Here are some potential benefits:
- Skill Development: ABA can help children learn important skills such as communication, social interaction, and daily living activities.
- Behaviour Management: It can be effective in reducing challenging behaviours and teaching alternative, more appropriate behaviours.
- Individualised Programs: ABA programs are tailored to each child’s specific needs, which can make the approach more effective.
- Evidence-Based: ABA has a substantial amount of research supporting its effectiveness, particularly for children with ASD.
Behaviour therapy is flexible and can be individualised to support the client’s needs.
- Autism spectrum disorder.
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
- Obsessive compulsive disorder.
- Oppositional defiant disorder.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Panic disorder.
- Traumatic brain injury
Foundation learning skills, communication, social skills, functional life skills, self-advocacy, behaviour management, community access, school & kinder support.
Psychologists typically have a Master’s degree in psychology and are trained in a wide range of therapeutic techniques, psychological testing, and research.
Behavioural therapists can have a range of educational backgrounds, including degrees in psychology, social work, or counselling. They have hands-on specialised training in behaviour therapy techniques.