The Centre for Positive Behaviour Support

Did you know that up to 70% of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives?

Our very own Dr. Rebecca Beights, Matthew Spicer, and Dr. Geoff Potter have co-authored on this work, alongside national and international colleagues.

The article encourages a shift toward Trauma-Informed PBS (TI-PBS). This means practitioners shouldn’t just look at what is happening right now to trigger a behaviour. Instead, we must consider a person’s entire history.

By creating environments that feel safe and giving individuals more control over their own lives, we can:

Reduce the need for challenging behaviours.
Improve overall quality of life.
Foster true safety and trust.

At CPBS, we pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of research. Having our team contribute to these global conversations ensures we aren't just following current standards, we are actively building a better future in behaviour support. We envision a world where every individual is understood, respected, and supported through a lens of compassion and history.

Read our Article published in the International Journal of Developmental Disabilities: https://loom.ly/9RfkHME