‘The autistic brain easily creates patterns of behaviour and habits’. Psychologist Helen Appleton of Giant Steps on why self-injurious behaviours continue even after the initial incident (teeth, seizures, constipation etc) is addressed. @nbpsa#NBPSA22#autism
And just like that,it’s all over.A brilliant 3 day program packed with amazing talks. Heads full of facts, hearts of full of friendship,we head back to apply this all in our work with kids and families.See you on the Sunshine Coast in 2019! #NBPSA18#nbpsa19
Great opening keynote from Petrus De Vries. Powerful reminder about understanding behaviours that challenge in children with disability- The first question is not ‘what medication should we use’ but rather ‘what is the meaning or function of this behaviour’ #NBPSA18