Expressing Needs and Wants: Teaching individuals how to effectively communicate their preferences, needs, and feelings through speech, gestures, or alternative communication methods.

Using AAC Devices: Supporting the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools, such as communication boards or speech-generating devices.

Conversational Skills: Developing turn-taking, active listening, and staying on topic during conversations.

Understanding Non-Verbal Cues: Teaching recognition and interpretation of body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.

Initiating Interactions: Supporting individuals in starting conversations and joining group activities.

Building Friendships: Teaching how to form and maintain positive peer relationships, including sharing, cooperation, and trust-building.

Conflict Resolution: Equipping individuals with strategies to handle disagreements and navigate social challenges.

Understanding Social Norms: Educating about appropriate behaviour in various settings (e.g., school, workplace, community).

Empathy Development: Encouraging perspective-taking and understanding the feelings of others.

Personal Hygiene: Teaching routines for bathing, grooming, oral care, and dressing.

Meal Preparation: Supporting individuals in planning, preparing, and cooking meals, including using kitchen appliances safely.

Household Management: Developing skills for cleaning, laundry, organizing living spaces, and basic home maintenance.

Budgeting: Helping individuals create and manage a budget for expenses and savings.

Money Handling: Teaching skills such as counting money, using EFTPOS, or understanding bills and invoices.

Shopping Skills: Assisting with making shopping lists, comparing prices, and purchasing items independently.

Daily Routines: Structuring schedules for tasks, appointments, and leisure activities.

Using Tools: Training in using calendars, alarms, and reminders to stay organised.

Prioritising Tasks: Helping individuals break down complex tasks and complete them efficiently.

Public Transport Use: Teaching how to navigate buses, trains, and other public transport systems.

Accessing Services: Supporting individuals to independently use community resources, such as libraries, medical services, or recreational facilities.

Social Participation: Encouraging involvement in social clubs, volunteering, or community events.

Home Safety: Educating on locking doors, using emergency contacts, and avoiding potential hazards.

Online Safety: Guiding safe internet use, protecting personal information, and recognizing online scams.

Emergency Preparedness: Teaching how to respond to emergencies, including calling for help or using first aid.

Functional Behaviour Analysis: Identifying the triggers (antecedents) and outcomes (consequences) of behaviours to understand their purpose.

Behaviour Monitoring: Using tools like observation charts or journals to track patterns and progress over time.

Environmental Modifications: Adjusting the physical or social environment to reduce triggers and promote positive behaviour (e.g., creating sensory-friendly spaces).

Visual Supports: Using visual schedules, social stories, or cues to help individuals understand expectations and transitions.

Skill Development: Teaching alternative ways to communicate needs, such as using words or gestures instead of challenging behaviours.

Coping Strategies: Teaching relaxation techniques, deep breathing, or mindfulness to manage anxiety or frustration.

Recognizing Emotions: Helping individuals identify their emotions and develop strategies to express them appropriately.

Calm-Down Techniques: Supporting individuals to create and use a "calm-down plan" when they feel overwhelmed.

Crisis Intervention: Providing step-by-step strategies to safely manage and de-escalate challenging situations.

Positive Reinforcement: Using rewards and praise to encourage desired behaviours.

Restorative Practices: Supporting the individual in understanding the impact of their actions and working toward reconciliation or restitution.

Family Training: Guiding families to implement behaviour strategies consistently across home and community settings.

Team Coordination: Working with other professionals (e.g., psychologists, speech therapists, educators) to ensure consistent support.

Individualised Behaviour Plans: Developing comprehensive, person-centred behaviour support plans with achievable goals.