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Behaviour, Distress & Regulation

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), emotional regulation, sleep support, and ABA-informed approaches in Kent.

Services listed ยท โœ“ Verified Feb 2026

Important: PBS is the recommended evidence-based approach in the UK. Kent and Medway have a PBS framework. Some approaches (including ABA) are controversial within the autistic community โ€” parents should seek informed consent and consider autistic-led perspectives.
Kent Autistic Trust โ€” Positive Behaviour Support
๐Ÿ“ Kent-wide ๐Ÿค Charity โญ Core Pathway

Kent Autistic Trust provides Positive Behaviour Support for autistic children and adults. They acknowledge autistic community concerns about behavioural approaches and state their approach is "supportive, respectful and effective." Service includes assessment, strategy development, and family training.

๐Ÿ“ Kent & Medway ๐Ÿ‘ถ Ages: All ages ๐Ÿ”— Referral via LA / self-pay
Medway Council โ€” Positive Behaviour Support
๐Ÿ“ Medway ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Authority โญ Core Pathway

Medway Council provides PBS support for children with learning disabilities and autism. They have a Community of Practice for professionals and families. Part of the Kent and Medway PBS framework. Provides assessment and intervention for complex needs.

๐Ÿ“ Medway ๐Ÿ‘ถ Ages: 0โ€“18 ๐Ÿ”— Via Medway SEND
Kent County Council โ€” Positive Behaviour Support
๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Authority โญ Core Pathway

KCC employs PBS practitioners to support children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Part of the Intensive Home Support programme. Uses PBS to make "meaningful, lasting change."

๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿ‘ถ Ages: 0โ€“18 ๐Ÿ”— Via KCC SEND
Small Steps โ€” Positive Behaviour Support for Families
๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿค Charity

Provides positive behaviour support and advice to families whose children are either awaiting assessment or have a diagnosis. Part of the Kent and Medway PBS framework. Offers family-centred approaches.

๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿ‘ถ Ages: 0โ€“18 ๐Ÿ”— Via family referral
Seeds Care โ€” Positive Behaviour Support
๐Ÿ“ Kent (Thanet) ๐Ÿข Private

Care provider offering PBS for people with learning disabilities and autism. Staff receive accredited positive behaviour training. Based in Kent Innovation Centre, Thanet. Provides support in community settings.

๐Ÿ“ Thanet, Kent ๐Ÿ‘ถ Ages: All ages ๐Ÿ”— Self-referral / LA funded
Avenues Group โ€” Positive Behaviour Support
๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿข Private

National care provider with PBS services in Kent. Person-centred approach to supporting people with learning disabilities and autism. Includes assessment, support planning, and staff training.

๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿ‘ถ Ages: All ages ๐Ÿ”— Self-referral / LA funded

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