How is it different?
How is the 5P Approach different from other approaches to behaviour intervention?
By placing an emphasis on prevention and by placing an emphasis on the process of intervention, the 5P Approach outlines a complete intervention framework. Although there are some practical examples and useful tips, it does not simply provide a list of difficult behaviours and instructions on what could be done to change them (i.e. if he or she does this – then do this). Instead it sets out a clear pathway to follow, adopting right from the start a practical solution-focused problem-solving approach to set out what an individual needs ( the GREEN Zone) & for the times when behaviour issues arise (i.e. if he or she does this then this is how you work out what to do and this is how you work out how to prevent it).
Constructed within the philosophy that behaviour issues only occur in situations where we have not created an environment which meets the individual's needs, or where we have failed to understand or adapt to issues which arise, understanding the individual is at the heart of the 5P Approach. However, the 5P Approach does not simply suggest that the adults around an individual create a protective bubble and keep them in it - it places a focus creating a platform from which they can progress and on supporting them to develop the skills they need to move towards independence. The 5P Approach Green Zone sets out how this can be done.
Placing a focus on the individual and their needs, the 5P Approach framework does not advocate one specific type of strategy (such as PECS, TEACCH, ABA, Mindfulness, CBT etc) but instead advocates that you use the strategies that best meet the needs of the individual or group you are working with. The 5P Approach therefore does not conflict or compete with other approaches and strategies ( unless they do not fit with the 5P philosophy!) - whatever is right for the individual and the situation goes into the Green Zone or Intervention Hierarchy. In this way, the 5P Approach provides an inclusive framework for intervention.
An individual approach, a group approach or an organisational approach?
The 5P Approach framework can be used just as easily with individuals, within a class or group setting or as a basis for a whole school or organisation approach. For example many professionals and parents use the the 5P Approach materials to produce a positive behaviour intervention plan (the 5P Approach "Working with Me" pack or just the Intervention Hierarchy )
Many teachers use the 5P Approach with all of the pupils in their class, creating a “Green” classroom and using tailored positive behaviour plans (WwMe) for all the pupils in their class whether or not they have autism or SEND
As the 5P Approach is becoming more popular, many schools and organisations such as residential care homes are using the 5P Approach as a basis for their whole organisational approach to working with individuals with autism/SEND or with ALL the pupils, creating a Green environment across the whole organisation and using the 5P Approach to ensure that everyone uses consistent and effective strategies. This is gradually refined to meet the needs of any specific groups and individuals within the organisation.
The 5P Approach has been introduced across all services in one London Borough with the aim for that schools, parents, care staff, social services and other professionals to all share a common approach to autism, SEND and to behaviour intervention.
By placing an emphasis on prevention and by placing an emphasis on the process of intervention, the 5P Approach outlines a complete intervention framework. Although there are some practical examples and useful tips, it does not simply provide a list of difficult behaviours and instructions on what could be done to change them (i.e. if he or she does this – then do this). Instead it sets out a clear pathway to follow, adopting right from the start a practical solution-focused problem-solving approach to set out what an individual needs ( the GREEN Zone) & for the times when behaviour issues arise (i.e. if he or she does this then this is how you work out what to do and this is how you work out how to prevent it).
Constructed within the philosophy that behaviour issues only occur in situations where we have not created an environment which meets the individual's needs, or where we have failed to understand or adapt to issues which arise, understanding the individual is at the heart of the 5P Approach. However, the 5P Approach does not simply suggest that the adults around an individual create a protective bubble and keep them in it - it places a focus creating a platform from which they can progress and on supporting them to develop the skills they need to move towards independence. The 5P Approach Green Zone sets out how this can be done.
Placing a focus on the individual and their needs, the 5P Approach framework does not advocate one specific type of strategy (such as PECS, TEACCH, ABA, Mindfulness, CBT etc) but instead advocates that you use the strategies that best meet the needs of the individual or group you are working with. The 5P Approach therefore does not conflict or compete with other approaches and strategies ( unless they do not fit with the 5P philosophy!) - whatever is right for the individual and the situation goes into the Green Zone or Intervention Hierarchy. In this way, the 5P Approach provides an inclusive framework for intervention.
An individual approach, a group approach or an organisational approach?
The 5P Approach framework can be used just as easily with individuals, within a class or group setting or as a basis for a whole school or organisation approach. For example many professionals and parents use the the 5P Approach materials to produce a positive behaviour intervention plan (the 5P Approach "Working with Me" pack or just the Intervention Hierarchy )
Many teachers use the 5P Approach with all of the pupils in their class, creating a “Green” classroom and using tailored positive behaviour plans (WwMe) for all the pupils in their class whether or not they have autism or SEND
As the 5P Approach is becoming more popular, many schools and organisations such as residential care homes are using the 5P Approach as a basis for their whole organisational approach to working with individuals with autism/SEND or with ALL the pupils, creating a Green environment across the whole organisation and using the 5P Approach to ensure that everyone uses consistent and effective strategies. This is gradually refined to meet the needs of any specific groups and individuals within the organisation.
The 5P Approach has been introduced across all services in one London Borough with the aim for that schools, parents, care staff, social services and other professionals to all share a common approach to autism, SEND and to behaviour intervention.