20 Years of Positive Behaviour Support – Implementing PBS in a large scale service setting, and the role of the clinical nurse specialist

Gillian Martin

Callan Institute, Saint John of God Hospitaller Ministries

Gillian Martin in a Registered Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. She works supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and behaviours of concern as a Behaviour Specialist. In addition to her caseload, she conducts training for staff and families, consults with support teams and is involved in service development.

Ann O'Brien

Saint John of God Menni Services

Ann O’Brien is a Registered Nurse in Intellectual Disability. She works as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Challenging Behaviour. She supports individuals with Intellectual Disabilities who present with behaviours of concern, their families and staff as part of a wider team.

Abstract

Background: The authors’ institution has been committed to the provision of Positive Behaviour Support for people with Intellectual Disability and behaviours that challenge for over 20 years. Though an multidisciplinary... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Gillian Martin (Callan Institute, Saint John of God Hospitaller Ministries)
  2. Ann O'Brien (Saint John of God Menni Services)

Topic Area

Intellectual Disability

Session

ID-2 » Intellectual Disability 2 (14:00 - Thursday, 5th November, Lecture Theatre 2.57)

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