Routine as a Foundation: Stability in PBS
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In Positive Behaviour Support, routine is more than repetition — it’s reassurance. A consistent routine can help reduce anxiety, improve engagement, and make challenging behaviours less likely.
📅 The Power of Predictability
- Helps people anticipate what’s coming next
- Reduces sensory and cognitive overload
- Promotes independence and confidence
- Builds trusting relationships between staff and people supported
Disruption to routine — even minor — can be distressing. That’s why PBS planning always considers how daily rhythms impact behaviour.
🧾 In Tenders, Be Specific
Commissioners want to see real examples: visual schedules, consistent keyworker systems, handover routines that ensure continuity. Show how you adapt routines to individuals, not the other way around.