Behaviour Detective Workbook

Become a Behaviour Detective and discover what behaviour may be trying to communicate!

The PBS With Portia Behaviour Detective Workbook is an engaging and practical digital resource designed to help children and young people explore their emotions, actions, triggers and support needs without judgement or shame.

Created by a Behaviour Support Practitioner, this workbook encourages curiosity rather than punishment. It helps users look beyond the behaviour and investigate what happened before, what they were feeling, what they needed and which strategies may help next time.

The workbook supports children and young people to:

• Understand that behaviour is a form of communication

• Identify emotions, triggers and body signals

• Explore what happened before, during and after an event

• Recognise patterns in their behaviour

• Identify unmet needs

• Consider how their actions affect themselves and others

• Discover helpful regulation and coping strategies

• Practise problem-solving and making different choices

• Communicate what support they need

• Build emotional awareness and self-understanding

Ideal for completing independently or with support from a trusted adult or professional.

Perfect for use by:

• Children and young people

• Parents and carers

• Teachers and education support staff

• Behaviour support practitioners

• Allied health professionals

• Therapy assistants and support workers

Format: Printable digital PDF download

This is a digital product. No physical item will be posted.

Important: This workbook is a general educational and reflective resource. It does not replace an individualised Behaviour Support Plan, professional assessment, therapy, clinical advice or crisis support.