Applied Behaviour Analysis vs Positive Behaviour Support

Supporting people who experience behaviours of distress requires approaches that are ethical, compassionate, and rooted in evidence.

We use ethical, evidence-based approaches like Positive Behaviour Support to understand and improve behaviours, creating safe, empowering environments where people can thrive.

Dimensions has developed clear guidance that explains the difference between Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), explaining how these approaches have evolved, why PBS is widely adopted across the UK, and how person‑centred practice creates safer, more empowering environments for the people we support. To explore the full guidance, including real‑life experiences and expert insight from the Dimensions PBS team, visit the complete resource here.