Positive behaviour support and the pursuit of human rights. Commentary on “Moving from a pathological to a constructional approach to positive behaviour support in Australian disability services” (Wooderson et al., 2026)

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A constructional approach to positive behaviour support, as opposed to a pathological one, is essential for advancing and protecting human rights in disability services. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Erin Leif

doi:10.1080/23297018.2026.2703223

August 12, 2026Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Positive behaviour support and the pursuit of human rights. Commentary on “Moving from a pathological to a constructional approach to positive behaviour support in Australian disability services” (Wooderson et al., 2026)

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To examine the transition from pathological models to a constructional approach in positive behaviour support and assess its alignment with human rights in disability services.
Conceptual commentary evaluating the application of Goldiamond's constructional approach to positive behaviour support.
Theoretical analysis of systemic practices and rights-based frameworks within disability support services.
Emphasizes that constructional approaches prioritize repertoire building, autonomy, and positive skill development over symptom reduction.
Argues that shifting away from deficit-based pathological paradigms aligns disability service delivery directly with fundamental human rights principles.

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Commentary examines constructional positive behaviour support in disability care, highlighting alignment with human rights frameworks.

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