WHAT IS PBIS/PBS?

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Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Positive Behavioural Supports (PBS) are commonly seen intervention programs used throughout Canada, the USA, and other parts of the world. 

PBIS and PBS is promoted as "...an evidence-based, tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health." It is typically used for individuals who display "behavioural challenges" or "problem behaviours", and particularly disabled/neurodivergent students. 

"PBS is not actually supported by Disabled People's Organisations and allies. This is because PBS does not meet human rights, has a poor quality evidence base and its risks and harms are not understood." (On 'positive..', 2021).

PBIS/PBS relies heavily on using rewards or positive reinforcement in hopes of positively reinforcing the desired behaviour.