Introduction: Welcome to my blog! My name is Salwa, and I am a Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner and Certified Behaviour Analyst. With over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, special education, and behaviour intervention, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals and families to help them overcome significant challenges and thrive in everyday life.
In 2022, I opened my own private practice to provide personalized behaviour support, and this blog is an extension of my mission to share insights, strategies, and stories from my journey. Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone seeking support, my goal is to offer practical advice and professional guidance on behavioural challenges and interventions.
Why I Started This Blog: Over the years, I’ve seen how critical early intervention and tailored behavioural strategies can be in improving lives. However, I’ve also noticed that many people feel overwhelmed when trying to navigate complex behaviours such as aggression, self-harm, or anxiety. This blog is a space where I hope to make behaviour support accessible by sharing practical strategies and evidence-based interventions.
Through my posts, I’ll be offering insights from my experience working with individuals with high-risk behaviours like self-harm, aggression towards others, and PICA, as well as success stories that highlight the transformative power of Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
What You Can Expect: In the coming weeks and months, I’ll be posting about topics such as:
Understanding High-Risk Behaviours: Breaking down why behaviours like self-harm and aggression occur, and how to address them with positive, supportive strategies.
Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) and Intervention Plans (BIPs): How individualized plans are designed to target specific behaviours and support skill development.
Tips for Parents and Educators: How to create supportive environments for children with complex behavioural needs, whether at home or in the classroom.
Success Stories and Case Studies: Real-life examples of how targeted behaviour interventions have led to meaningful change.
A Little About My Background: My career began in early childhood education and special education, where I worked with children of diverse abilities. Over time, my passion for supporting individuals with complex behavioural challenges grew, leading me to become an Early Childhood Intervention Practitioner, then a Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner, and eventually a certified Behaviour Analyst. I’ve co-facilitated Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) groups, written treatment programs for depression, anxiety, and alcohol use, and developed comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans for individuals with diverse needs.
Let’s Connect: I hope this blog becomes a valuable resource for anyone facing behavioural challenges, and I welcome you to follow along as we explore these important topics together. Feel free to leave comments or reach out if you have questions or need support. Together, we can create pathways to meaningful change.
Stay tuned for my next post on “How Behaviour Support Plans Can Transform Lives.”
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