Behaviour Support Strategy Cards

Practical, easy-to-use strategies for supporting behaviour with greater confidence, consistency and compassion.

The PBS With Portia Behaviour Support Strategy Cards provide clear prompts that adults can use when a child or young person is experiencing emotional distress, communication difficulties, changes in routine or behaviours of concern.

Created by a Behaviour Support Practitioner, these cards encourage a positive, person-centred and strengths-based approach. They focus on understanding the need behind the behaviour, reducing demands, supporting regulation and responding without shame or punishment.

The cards can help parents, carers and professionals to:

• Respond calmly and consistently

• Recognise that behaviour is a form of communication

• Identify possible triggers and unmet needs

• Support emotional and sensory regulation

• Use clear, respectful and supportive language

• Offer meaningful choices

• Prepare for transitions and changes

• Reinforce positive and helpful behaviours

• Reflect on which strategies are most effective

• Build safer and more supportive environments

Ideal for keeping nearby as a quick reference during everyday routines, challenging moments, therapy sessions, classroom activities and community-based support.

Suitable for:

• Parents and carers

• Teachers and education support staff

• Behaviour support practitioners

• Allied health professionals

• Therapy assistants

• Disability support workers

Format: Printable digital PDF download

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

Important: These cards provide general educational strategies and do not replace an individualised Behaviour Support Plan, professional assessment, clinical advice or crisis support.