Positive Behaviour Support

What is Neurodiversity-Affirming PBS?

NAPBS recognises that people experience the world in beautifully diverse ways. Whether someone is autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, or has another neurodivergent profile, our focus is always on support—not suppression.

1. Understanding & Respecting Neurodiversity: We embrace different ways of thinking, learning, and communicating. Every person brings unique strengths and perspectives.
2. Strengths-Based Support: Instead of focusing on “problems,” we build on existing abilities. This boosts confidence, self-worth, and belonging.
3. Person-Centred Planning: Support is guided by the person and their goals—not someone else’s idea of success. Families, carers, and other key people are part of the journey.
4. Individualised Supports: No cookie-cutter solutions here. We tailor strategies to suit each individual’s sensory needs, communication style, tolerance levels, and environment.
5. Universal Design for Learning (UDL): We promote flexible, inclusive environments that accommodate different learning and engagement styles—especially in school settings.
6. Advocacy & Self-Advocacy: We help individuals and families speak up and express their needs clearly and confidently.

How We Assess & Implement PBS at Perfectly Imperfect

Traditional PBS often involves a therapist observing behaviours in person. The problem? Most people don’t behave naturally when they know they’re being watched—a phenomenon known as the Hawthorne Effect. This can lead to incomplete data, forced triggers, and wasted funding.

We do things differently.

We use a secure, easy-to-use app that allows families to record and upload real-life behaviours in the moment, within the comfort and safety of their own space. Here’s why this matters:
✅ More Accurate Behaviour Data: You’re capturing what’s actually happening, not a modified version in front of a stranger.
✅ Reduced Costs: No paying for travel time or sessions where no behaviour occurs—more of your funding goes towards meaningful support.
✅ Less Stress for Everyone: No unfamiliar faces in your home, and no pressure on the individual being observed.

This method allows us to develop more targeted, effective support plans—based on what’s real, not hypothetical.