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PBS MattersRecognising PBS Qualifications as a Profession - Creating Safe and Ethical practitionersDr Maggie Hoerger, president of the UKSBA joins Paddy and Jo to discuss the recognition of PBS qualifications, including BTEC levels 4,5, 6 and 7 and how they align with the credentialing within the UKSBA. They discuss the importance of the professional qualification and that credentialling recognises the level of expertise of professionals. Maggie explains that joining the UKSBA means PBS professionals are agreeing to follow the UKSBA ethical code and are therefore values led whilst being safe and ethical practitioners. Maggie shares that the development of the competencies for the recognition of the PBS qualifications were developed alongside members with an...2025-05-141h 05PBS MattersEpisode Twenty-Four - Ethics and PBSGuest - Dr Matt Brodhead: Matt is an associate professor at Michigan state University and leader in ethical and professional issues in applied behaviour analysis and autism treatment. Over the past 15 years he's established multiple school-based programmes for children with autism and has provided training to teachers, related service providers and behaviour analysts nationally and internationally. Additionally, he is the author for "Practical Ethics for Effective Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder". He has also published over 50 peer reviewed articles, along with a number of book chapters and commentaries in the area of autism, social skill development, functional b...2025-02-251h 01PBS MattersEpisode Twenty-Three - PBS Recruitment ChallengesGuest - Dr Tia martin:Tia is the co-founding director of PBS UK, who have been incorporated for around 7.5 years. Her primary area of working is behaviour analysis in autism and learning disability. She did her PHD at Queen's University Belfast, on behavioural safety and teaching behavioural skills to young people with autism and intellectual disability.In this episode, Tia, Paddy and Jo discuss a survey Tia recently ran regarding job application and recruitment within the field of behaviour support. Tia ran this survey as she wanted to understand what influences peoples decisions to apply for...2025-01-2959 minPBS MattersEpisode Twenty-Two (part two) - State of the NationGuest - Debby Austin:Debby is a family carer for her daughter Lucy. She has 30 years experience in NHS as a community physio, has worked in community learning disability teams, and is now the strategic LD workforce development manager for family carers. Guest - Nick (not sure how to spell last name sorry!!):Nick is a clinical psychologist, behaviour analyst, and lecturer at the Tizard Centre at University of Kent. He was involved in the making of the first State of the Nation report.In this episode, Paddy discusses the State of the N...2025-01-1454 minPBS MattersEpisode Twenty-Two (part one) - State of the NationGuest - Professor Richard Hastings:Professor Richard Hastings Researcher from CEDAR, University of Warwick. He has been a researcher for over 30 years, and works primarily in the field of learning disability and autism. He works with practitioners and other services in many ways.All of Richard's research is very applied and focused on trying to understand the challenged that face children with learning disabilities and their families, but also what they can help to do about that to change and improve people and their families.In this episode, Paddy, Jo and Richard discuss The State...2024-12-1748 minPBS MattersEpisode Twenty-One STRAW ProjectThis episode links to Episode 10 when Paddy and Jo spoke with Peter Baker about staff wellbeing. Nick discusses an initial pilot research project that trained staff from two community based adult services to provide post incident support. Nick shows that two stages are required, Diffusion and Critical Incident Stress Debrief. 2024-12-0544 minPBS MattersEpisode Twenty - Psychiatry and PBSGuest - Dr Ashok Roy:Dr Ashok Roy is a consultant psychiatrist, who works in learning disability and autism services and is a clinical advisor for workforce related matters. He is also the chair of a local Autism Partnership board and a member of Autism West Midlands Charity, and a charity called Build. In this episode, Ashok (alongside Paddy and Jo) answer's listeners question in relation to PBS. Some of the discussions include describing how to work in collaboration with 'STOMP', Ashok's initial thoughts on PBS and how it's changed / improved, and how to work together to...2024-11-0752 minPBS MattersAnnouncing the return of PBS MattersPaddy and Jo announce the return of the PBS Matters Podcast, what they have been doing for the last two years and what the upcoming plans are for future episodes. 2024-11-0721 minPBS MattersEpisode Nineteen - PBS and Individual Service FundsGuest - Doreen Kelly:Doreen, the Founding Director of Beyond Limits; started her career as a nurse but soon moved to work in the voluntary and more recently the independent sector where she has worked to help people become full and active citizens since 1986. Doreen has been involved in setting up several small, person centred organisations in both England and Scotland to support people to get a life that makes sense for them and where they can be all they can be as opposed to institutional care and support which can often further damage vulnerable and disabled people.2024-10-1853 minPBS MattersEpisode Eighteen (part two) - CrossPolliNation PodcastPart two:What do Atilla the Hun, Notorious B.I.G., and behaviour analysis have in common? Tune in to find out! We meet again with our across-the-pond pals to talk about interacting with humans on a less robotic level. For some of us, these skills don't come easily and we often fail to realise the power behind our interactions. Come with us on a reflective journey where we discuss the value of complex internal behaviours and how our intentions may not always hit their mark. We can't see the galaxy for the stars; we've become so focused...2024-10-1855 minPBS MattersEpisode Eighteen (part one) - CrossPolliNation PodcastPart one: What happens when behaviour analysts stateside meet with the behaviour analyst across the pond? You get Cross Pollination Podcast! Paddy and Jo are joined by the hosts of the Atypical Behaviour Analyst podcast. We discuss finding common ground not just with ourselves, but the other lifeforms we come across in our journey. Expanding and improving one's range of knowledge and skill should be actively sought after through experience, supervision, and collaboration.2024-10-181h 17PBS MattersEpisode Eighteen (part three) - CrossPolliNation PodcastPart three:"How do you know someone is fluent?" When they demonstrate certain behaviours? Emit certain phrases and buss words? Complete their SAFMEDS in record time? What about the outcomes we're usually interested in: understanding what people are doing and why they are doing it, and describing it in such a way that ties it to behavioural principals. Meaning, breaking down the information we're given into relevant behaviour elements (Humility Note: don't break it down and feed it back to them. Please do it in your own head unless they ask you). Once you have your internal translation...2024-10-1856 min
PBS MattersEpisode Sixteen - PERMAGuest - Steve Wilson:Hi ya, I'm Steve, 52 years young and my family (which includes my dog), road trips in our VW van, being outdoors, exercising to music and football make me happy. People with a learning disability have been in my life since 1992 when I started my Learning disability nursing course; all I have been striving to do since is support others to experience happiness and joy and to feel connected to others. I am a massive fan of David Pitonyak and Martin Seligman, with their work proving to be a source of inspiration and motivation for...2024-10-1849 minPBS MattersEpisode Seventeen - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and PBSGuest - Dr Joe Oliver:Joe Oliver is a consultant clinical psychologist and founder of Contextual Consulting, one of the leading providers of ACT training in the United Kingdom.He has been working for over 20 years as a practicing psychologist and is a program director at University College London. He also runs a busy London-based private practice, offering ACT therapy, coaching and consultations.Joe is an active member of the Association for Contextual Behavioural Sciences and is a peer reviewed ACT trainer. He is co-editor of "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & Mindfulness for Psychosis", and co-author of...2024-10-151h 12PBS MattersEpisode Fifteen - Finding the Common GroundGuest - Andy McDonnell:Andy is a Clinical Psychologist who has worked with people with intellectual disabilities, autism and their supporters for over 30 years. He has published over 50 articles in the area of challenging behaviour and restraint reduction. He is the CEO of Studio3 Training Systems and Studio3 Clinical Services, Andy is the originator of the low arousal approach to managing behaviours, his most recent book The Reflective Journey: A Practitioners Guide to the Low Arousal Approach. He also has an interest in applying models of stress and trauma to person centred supports. He routinely consults about behaviours...2024-10-151h 08PBS MattersEpisode Twelve (part one) - Trauma Informed Support and PBSGuest - Dr Dave Roberts:A qualified Social Worker, Dave has worked in residential child care since the early 1990s. He became the head of the training department in 2006 and has led The Mulberry Bush to two National Training Awards, in 2007 and 2012. In 2020, he completed his doctorate from University College London. He was integral in developing the 'Foundation Degree in Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People', with the University of the West of England, for which he is programme leader. He is also a Specialist Leader in Education (SLE).He has developed a range of t...2024-10-1535 minPBS MattersEpisode Thirteen (part one) - Vision Rehab and PBSGuest - Deanne Weller:Deanne is a qualified vision rehabilitation worker and has specialised for the last 17 years working with sight impairment and additional disabilities. After starting her career in social care straight after completing her A-levels, Deanne attended all on the job training possible until she completed her degree. She has worked for SeeAbility since, took on the post of the interim head of the specialist services team and is now the senior vision rehabilitation worker for the South East.Part one: What is vision rehabilitation?Deanne introduces the role of a vision rehabilitation...2024-10-1534 minPBS MattersEpisode Thirteen (part two) - Vision Rehab and PBSGuest - Deanne Weller:Deanne is a qualified vision rehabilitation worker and has specialised for the last 17 years working with sight impairment and additional disabilities. After starting her career in social care straight after completing her A-levels, Deanne attended all on the job training possible until she completed her degree. She has worked for SeeAbility since, took on the post of the interim head of the specialist services team and is now the senior vision rehabilitation worker for the South East.Part two: Applications of Visual rehabilitationDeanne shares the story of a lady she...2024-10-1518 minPBS MattersEpisode Fourteen - A manager's perspectiveGuest - Luke Watts:Luke is an adult social care worker and free thinker. He has a long history in social care and has extended his skills in supporting people who have needs that are classes as complex. He is passionate, outspoken, driven, idealistic keen to see the best support and is a sector leader. Luke is a fellow of the School of Social Entrepreneurs and feels social care should be led by the values of not-for-profit processes towards the best outcomes for the people supported and their families. Luke specialises in PBS and leads a Social Enterprise...2024-10-1552 minPBS MattersEpisode Twelve (part two) - Trauma Informed Support and PBSGuest - Dr Dave Roberts:A qualified Social Worker, Dave has worked in residential child care since the early 1990s. He became the head of the training department in 2006 and has led The Mulberry Bush to two National Training Awards, in 2007 and 2012. In 2020, he completed his doctorate from University College London. He was integral in developing the 'Foundation Degree in Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People', with the University of the West of England, for which he is programme leader. He is also a Specialist Leader in Education (SLE).He has developed a range of t...2024-10-1533 min
PBS MattersEpisode Eleven - Ricky's StoryGuests - Hamish, Georgia and Carole:Hamish and Georgia work for Beyond Limits which supports Ricky and Carole is Ricky's nan.The team share Ricky's story of multiple service breakdowns due to Ricky expressing his dissatisfaction through presenting behaviours. Since moving to Beyond Limits late 2015, Ricky has been to music festivals, on numerous holidays and completed a 50km trek in Sweden, demonstrating that the right support has a life changing result.2024-10-1548 min
PBS MattersEpisode Nine - Rolling out area wide PBSGuest - Tom Bassett:Tom works as a Learning Disability and Autism Consultant for Norfolk County Council. He has worked in a variety of settings and is currently aiming to roll out Positive Behaviour Support across Norfolk.Tom, Paddy and Jo discuss rolling out Positive Behaviour Support across a variety of providers and populations within Norfolk, including the barriers and successes Tom has faced. Tom discusses getting engagement and how to get buy in to ensure co-production that takes into account the varying needs across the area.2024-10-1456 min
PBS MattersEpisode Ten - Wellbeing and PBSGuest - Dr Peter Baker:Peter is a part-time Senior Lecturer and Chartered Clinical Psychologist. He has many years experience as a clinician working for the NHS, leading to specialist support and intervention services for people with intellectual disabilities who present challenging behaviour. Peter has recently been part of a working group for "Meeting Needs and Reducing Distress."Peter explains why he became interested in studying wellbeing and that we need to create supportive environments for staff as well as the people we support. It is all discussed that staff wellbeing is not linked to how...2024-10-141h 15
PBS MattersEpisode Eight (part two) - Speech and Language Therapy and PBSMags introduces a 10 year old boy who was referred for support to develop his vocal skills. Mags used TalkTools, task analysis, errorless learning and intensive interaction to develop his oral motor skills. This improved his eating and speech. Mags highlights the importance of considering physical issues anytime a person is referred for services. 2024-09-1927 min
PBS MattersEpisode Eight (part one) - Speech and Language Therapy and PBSPaddy and Jo are joined my Mags Kirk to discuss the role of Speech Therapists and the importance of oral motor skills. Mags outlines the different terminology used by different professions and how they link. The episode includes the importance of SALT and PBS practitioners working collaboratively and how this can improve the outcomes for people. 2024-09-1927 minPBS MattersEpisode two (part three) - Practice leadership and PBSPart three is all about the practical application of practice leadership within services. Roy Deveau shares how best to introduce practice leadership, training for practice leaders and the benefits it can bring. Roy goes through the EDDY model as a useful method to ensure training is embedded into practice. 2024-02-0138 minPBS MattersEpisode Two (part one) - Practice leadership and PBSRoy Deveau joins Paddy and Jo to share where practice leadership comes from and the research linked to it. 2024-02-0132 minPBS MattersEpisode two (part two) - Practice Leadership and PBSPaddy and Jo re joined by Roy Deveau and discuss what practice leadership is. They cover the difference between practice leadership and management, the importance of having practice leaders and how context impacts on the effectiveness of practice leadership. 2024-02-0120 minPBS MattersEpisode One (part one) - What is PBS?Paddy and Jo consider the important elements of PBS; including contextual fit, stakeholder involvement and function based strategies. They discuss what PBS is and is not and why organisational culture is crucial for translating the theory and training into practice. 2024-01-2239 minPBS MattersEpisode One (part two) - What is PBS?This episode discusses two case studies to demonstrate PBS in practice. Jo introduces a gentleman where his fear of dogs was preventing him for going out and Paddy discusses implementing PBS across an organisation. 2024-01-2228 min
PBS MattersEpisode Five (part two) - Person centered planning and PBSTony talks through applications of person centred planning with example of how to build good rapport so people are comfortable and happy to share their stories. 2024-01-1839 min
PBS MattersEpisode Four - A family perspectiveAdele Grandon joins Paddy and Jo to discuss PBS and the support for her 23 year old son.2024-01-181h 55
PBS MattersEpisode Three (part one) - OBM and PBSPaddy and Jo meet with Leah Fennema to discuss how organisational behaviour management can be used to support systems and change employee behaviour. They cover leadership, the importance of pinpointing behaviours, feeback and data collection. 2024-01-1830 min
PBS MattersEpisode Three (part two) - OBM and PBSLeah Fennema shares two case studies with Paddy and Jo from her work. Thye discuss how these case studies could be used to enhance implementation of PBS within services. 2024-01-1830 min
PBS MattersEpisode Five (part one) - Person centered planning and PBSTony Osgood joins Paddy and Jo to discuss person centred planning and why this is a good first step to understanding a person prior to completing in depth behaviour work. 2024-01-1837 min
PBS MattersEpisode Seven (part two) - The intervention sequence outline and PBSIn part two Brian introduces two case studies where the intervention sequence outline has been used and the outcomes it had for the people supported. 2024-01-1837 min
PBS MattersEpisode Seven (part one) - The intervention sequence outline and PBSPaddy and Jo are joined by Brian McClean who outlines to intervention sequences outline. The five elements of the process are discussed in detail and Brian explains the impact that it has had for people. 2024-01-1830 min
PBS MattersEpisode Six - Skills for Care peer review and PBS TrainingMarie Lovell joins Paddy and Jo to introduce the peer review process for PBS training. They discuss what it is, how the process is completed and the benefits it should bring to providers, commissions and participants of the training. 2024-01-181h 06