A tool for understanding the meaning of behaviour (ACF)
We are very clear that children and young people’s behaviour tells us a story about what has happened to them and how it continues to impact them in the present. We also know that we need to look beyond the behaviour to its meaning and what it helps us to understand about unmet needs that children and young people carry with them from their past. However, it can be challenging to actually undertake this process with those who work to support the child, including care team members, family members and the child’s broader relational networks.
This resource has been developed to support professionals to unpack and plan how to respond to identified behaviours that may be of concern about children and young people. It provides an easy to visual representation to interpret and respond to needs and behaviour.