Overview
This workshop explores the strong connection between challenging behaviour and communication, emphasizing the importance of understanding them together to create meaningful and lasting change. Participants will examine how communication can take many forms, including vocal language, sign, and speech-generating devices, and how unmet communication needs often influence behaviour.
The session highlights the importance of creating safe and supportive environments that promote healing, empowerment, and resilience. Through a holistic and individualized approach, participants will learn practical strategies to strengthen communication skills while developing compassionate, effective, and sustainable behaviour support practices.