Do you have a passion for improving the support that autistic individuals or individuals with a learning disability receive?
The positive behaviour support (PBS) Community of Practice meet quarterly. It is a supportive community to share and learn from others who work with, care for, or support autistic people or people with a learning disability.
Anyone can join. You do not need to know about positive behaviour support.
Tips to de-escalate a meltdown session
This session focuses on simple, compassionate ways to help de-escalate a meltdown safely and
By the end of the session you’ll feel more confident and prepared to handle challenging
Session details
- Date: Thursday 6 August 2026.
- Time: 10am to 12pm.
You can book onto the session by signing up to our newsletter. This will send you an invitation link and instructions on how to join the session.
About the session
You'll learn how to:
- understand common triggers and causes of intense emotional responses
- spot early warning signs before a situation escalates
- respond calmly and supportively in the moment.
We'll also explore practical strategies to:
- reduce distress and keep everyone safe
- support emotional regulation
- make helpful changes to the environment.
Finally, we’ll look at the importance of reflecting after an incident to support learning and
More information
For more information on how to join the community of practice, email cypt@medway.gov.uk.
Video webinars from our community of practice
- getting the basics right
- effective behaviour support tools
- PBS and applied behaviour analysis
- supporting individuals to try new foods
- Saxon Way - a school wide approach to implementing PBS
- KASBAH - a residential setting application
- PERMA - a useful tool developed by Martin Seligman to develop quality of life strategies as part of a PBS plan
- implementation in Early Years SEN
- understanding your child's needs
- self-reflection and understanding your impact
- maintaining positive wellbeing, mental health and managing emotions
- helping children and young people to sleep better: a proactive approach
- how food can affect mood
- short intro into what PBS is
- more in depth intro into PBS and the project in Medway
- looking at PBS through a trauma-informed lens
- understanding emotional regulation as a proactive strategy
- an insight into Studio III low arousal techniques
- community wide application of PBS in Medway presented at BILD’S International PBS conference 2021
- small steps - supporting sensory needs
- overuse of technology
- data collection for the family home
- positive reinforcement
- social isolation
- obesity and talking about weight with confidence
- how to be less sedentary
- supporting children and young people to eat well - food avoidance
- small steps - breaking unsuccessful interaction patterns and increase positive communication
- making a habit out of PBS.
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