Dr Lee Cubis Clinical Psychologist/Specialist Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner Note: This is a work-in-progress, and based the interpretation of my research. It is not intended to be legal advice or replace supervision. I welcome discussion on these interpretations. Question: I am a Psychologist and I have received a PBS referral for a family where there are multiple siblings requiring input. I'm concerned about multiple and simultaneous relationships here. Can I work

Positive Behaviour Support is often described as both an art and a science. That is not a cliché. It is a practical reality. When we talk about the science, we are referring to rigour. Clear definitions. Observable behaviour. Structured assessment. Systematic data collection. Patterns over impressions. Hypotheses grounded in evidence rather than assumptions. The science keeps us honest. It protects us from relying on gut feeling, selective memory, or the loudest voice in the

In Positive Behaviour Support, the behaviour definition is not admin. It is the clinical foundation. When we use vague or value-laden labels like “aggressive”, “non-compliant”, “manipulative”, “disruptive”, “refuses”, or “attention-seeking”, we are not describing behaviour. We are making a judgement. And judgement-based definitions create real risk for people with disability. As Positive Behaviour Support practitioners, we have a unique opportunity to support culture change w