WHY CONSEQUENCES ALONE DON’T CHANGE TEEN BEHAVIOUR

Many families rely on consequences:

• Removing devices

• Grounding

• Restricting privileges

Yet behaviour often does not improve.

This is because consequences do not address the function of behaviour.

Every behaviour serves a purpose:

• Escape

• Attention

• Sensory regulation

• Control

If the function is missed, the behaviour continues.

Behavioural support focuses on:

• Identifying triggers

• Understanding outcomes

• Teaching replacement skills

• Adjusting environments

Change occurs when the underlying need is addressed.