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Behaviour Bits
by Jenn Colechin
Welcome to Behaviour Bits: mini masterclasses in positive behaviour support strategies and related subjects behaviour with your host, Specialist Behaviour Director Jenn Colechin. Join us as Jenn interviews a diverse range of specialists, delving into their unique fields, strategies, and areas of expertise.
Episodes
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2609 026 Walking through Fire: The Evolution of the Practitioner (Max MacKenzie)
Max MacKenzie, founder of Resilience Enterprises, discusses the unwritten rules, conflicts, survival strategies, and personal growth necessary to build resilience and help shape a long career in behaviour support. Max introduces the concept of ‘invisible rules’, the unspoken assumptions within a...
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025 Getting started in PBS (Zac Demopoulos)
Zac Demopoulos, a specialist behaviour support practitioner and Chief Operating Officer at Step 2 Allied Health, joins the podcast to discuss what new positive behaviour support practitioners need to know when starting out in the NDIS. The conversation explores the steep learning curve facing new...
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024 Where Psychology Meets Positive Behaviour Support (Dr Zoe Perry)
Clinical psychologist and specialist behaviour support practitioner Dr Zoe Perry unpacks the often murky distinction between psychology and positive behaviour support, and what genuine interdisciplinary collaboration looks like in practice. The conversation covers the concept of “the missing...
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023 PBS in Dementia Care (Dr Alinka Fisher)
This episode explores positive behaviour support (PBS) principles in dementia contexts with Dr Alinka Fisher, Senior Lecturer in Disability and Community Inclusion at Flinders University. Drawing on her research across disability, acquired brain injury and dementia, Alinka discusses why behaviour...
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022 Cultural Reflexivity in Positive Behaviour Support (Anika Tabassum)
This episode explores cultural reflexivity in behaviour support practice with Anika Tabassum, a specialist behaviour support practitioner with over a decade of experience supporting culturally and linguistically diverse children and families. Anika examines what cultural reflexivity is- including...
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021 Co-design in Behaviour Support (with Tarnya Bruinier)
Co-design in behaviour support means working alongside people to develop plans and supports rather than creating them solely from the professional’s perspective and presenting them as finished products. Tarnya Bruinier discusses how involving people in understanding their own triggers, strengths,...
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020 Behavioural Self-Care: Preventing Practitioner Burnout with Micaela Rafferty
In this episode, Micaela Rafferty — Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst, special educator, and nationally recognised nutritionist — joins the podcast to explore the science of burnout and how behaviour analysts and allied health professionals can apply their own expertise to protect their health…
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019 PBS Implementation Intricacies (Dr. Fiona Davis)
Jenn Colechin is joined by Dr Fiona J. Davis to unpack what actually makes Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) implementation work in real-world disability contexts. Fiona is a specialist developmental educator and specialist behaviour support practitioner with more than 35 years’ experience across...
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018 Early Intervention (Jill Hellemans)
Jenn Colechin is joined by Jill Hellemans (Behaviour Analyst, Special Educator, and Child and Family counsellor; Clinical Director of All Aboard Inclusion) to unpack early intervention- especially what good early intervention can look like when it’s embedded in inclusive, real-world settings like...
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017 All About Supervision (Kristin Bayley)
In this episode of Behaviour Bits, Jenn Colechin is joined again by behaviour support practitioner, Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, speech pathologist, and co-director of Launch Supervision, Kristin Bayley, for a deep dive into supervision. Together they unpack what “good supervision” really...
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016 Navigating Positive Behaviour Support in Education (Russ Fox)
In today’s engaging conversation, Dr. Russ Fox discusses his journey in education, focusing on positive behaviour support and its implementation in schools. He emphasises the importance of multi-tiered systems of support, building relationships with students, and the need for targeted training…
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015 A Constructional Approach to Positive Behaviour Support
This episode dives straight into the constructional approach to positive behaviour support (PBS), an outcomes-first, person-led framework championed by guests John Wooderson and Oliver Roschke. Rather than shrinking “problem behaviour”, they emphasise building repertoires, opportunities and…
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014 Multi-Element Behaviour Support (Matthew Spicer)
In this episode, Psychologist and Director of Clinical Training, Matthew Spicer explains the Multi Element Behaviour Support (MEBS) model. MEBS is a way of thinking about behaviour support that goes beyond simply trying to “stop” challenging behaviour. Instead of focusing only on what happens...
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013 Reframing Sexualised Behaviour with Sarah McCluskey
In this thought-provoking episode, Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, consultant psychologist, and Director of Billy Cart Behaviour Sarah McCluskey joins the discussion to unpack the complex and often misunderstood topic of sexualised behaviour. Together, they challenge common assumptions…
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012 Grounding Strategies for Everyday Use (Tim Angel)
In this episode, guest Tim Angel, occupational therapist, lifestyle coach, and director of Ability Rehab and Bridge Rehab joins us for an in-depth exploration of grounding techniques. Tim unpacks how these strategies can be applied in clinical, lifestyle, and everyday settings to help reduce...
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011 Reimagining Good Residential Support: Creating Homes, Not Workplaces
In this episode, Niall Hewitt, director of Rubix Support and board member of Behaviour Support Practitioners Australia and Developmental Educators Australia, shares deep insights into the evolving landscape of residential support services. With decades of experience across direct disability care,...
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010 Rethinking Complex Needs: 10 Things to Do Differently from Dr. Brent Hayward
In this episode, Jenn is joined by Dr Brent Hayward, a registered nurse and senior lecturer at Monash University with over two decades of experience across disability, mental health, and policy sectors. Brent shares a compelling reflection on his 20-year journey, highlighting the systemic…
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009 On Bravery and Rights-Centred Practice: Ethical Decision-Making in Restrictive Practices with Sharon Paley (Part 2)
In this compelling follow-up episode, Sharon Paley returns to delve deeper into the ethical principles and human rights considerations regarding restrictive practices in behaviour support. Drawing on her extensive clinical and policy experience in the UK and Australia, Sharon candidly reflects on...
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008 Supporting Parenting Wellbeing and Embracing Acceptance (Dr. Georgina Cox)
In this engaging episode, Dr Georgina Cox, Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Royal Children's Hospital, shares insights from her extensive experience supporting families navigating disability, trauma, and mental health challenges. Georgina delves into the transformative power of Acceptance and...
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007 Rethinking Positive Behaviour Support in the NDIS (Dr Erin Leif)
In this episode, Jenn sits down with Dr Erin Leif, a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst and senior lecturer at Monash University, to unpack the complexities of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Erin shares her professional journey, from...
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006 Human Rights, Forensic Psychology & Behaviour Support (Dr. Astrid Birgden)
In this episode of *Behaviour Bits*, Jenn sits down with Dr. Astrid Birgden, a forensic clinical psychologist and behaviour support specialist with over four decades of experience. Astrid shares her insights on the intersection of forensic psychology, disability, and positive behaviour support,...
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005 Bridging Positive Behaviour Support and Functional Communication (Kristin Bayley)
Join Kristin Bayley, a board-certified behaviour analyst and speech pathologist, as she delves into the importance and implementation of functional communication training (FCT) for individuals with behaviours of concern. Kristin discusses her dual expertise, the overlap between behaviour analysis...
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004 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder with Prue Walker
In this episode of Behaviour Bits, Jenn sits down with Prue Walker, a clinical social worker and leading expert in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). With years of experience in child protection, out-of-home care, and her pivotal role at Monash Children’s Hospital, Prue offers an in-depth...
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003 Reducing Restrictive Practices: Insights with Sharon Paley
In this episode of Behaviour Bits, Jenn welcomes Sharon Paley, founder and CEO of the Australian Centre for Restraint Reduction & Elimination (ACRRE). Sharon has a wide breadth and depth of experience in restrictive practice reduction. Her 40+ years of experience is reflected by her strong…
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002 Connected Care, and the Role of the Tribe in Positive Behaviour Support (Ashley Smith)
In this episode of Behaviour Bits, Jenn welcomes Ashley Smith, founder of NeuroBloom, to explore the journey from an unlikely start in dental care to becoming a trauma behavioural specialist. Ashley shares how her personal experiences and late diagnosis of autism and ADHD shaped her professional...
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001 Understanding Sensory Integration (Tim Angel)
In this episode of Behaviour Bits, Jenn sits down with Tim Angel, an experienced occupational therapist and director of Ability Rehab and Bridge Rehab. Tim delves into the world of sensory integration, explaining how sensory processes impact individuals’ behaviour and functioning. He shares...
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Welcome to Behaviour Bits: mini masterclasses in positive behaviour support strategies and related subjects behaviour with your host, Specialist Behaviour Director Jenn Colechin. Join us as Jenn interviews a diverse range of specialists, delving into their unique fields, strategies, and areas of expertise.
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