ABSTRACT
The presence of challenging behaviour as a consequence of acquired brain injury can not only pose significant risks to the person and those around them, but also serve as a barrier to engagement in therapeutic interventions that will support the person's functional skills and quality of life. As such, neurobehavioural rehabilitation seeks to develop a robust understanding of the challenging behaviour and provide behavioural interventions that reduce its frequency and intensity. This chapter provides a review of the concept of ‘behaviour support’ in the context of neurobehavioural rehabilitation, along with a commentary on best practice for behavioural support planning. Potential barriers to the application of behaviour support are considered in addition to how it may differ in this context to the concept of ‘positive behavioural support’.
