Neurodiversity Affirming Behaviour Support & Psychology for Children
Welcome to Bright Start Behaviour Support; a behaviour support and psychology service for children in the Hunter Valley NSW. We provide safe, inclusive supports for children aged 18 months to 18 years and their families. We also work with organisations and schools on how they can best support their students and communities.
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We have big dreams of changing the way that behaviour support is provided. We want to see neurodiversity affirming practice become the standard in the industry. We are leaders in creating change and contributing to a human-rights based model of support that values diversity in all it’s forms and embraces differences in thinking and behaving. We seek to create safety, acceptance, and connection.
NDIS Registered
Bright Start Behaviour Support is an NDIS registered provider for the Improved Daily Living and Improved Relationships categories. We accept all NDIS funding types (self managed, plan managed, or NDIA (agency) managed).
Neurodiversity
Affirming
We value diversity in our staff and clients. We actively reject harmful therapy models, such as ABA, and do not use any reward/punishment based systems, or any system that promotes masking a person's authentic self.
Relationships-Based
We use a combination of affirming, connection- based models informed by research and the voices of the disabled community. Our approach is individualised to the needs of each client and is always respectful.
