Understand one difficult behaviour more clearly — in 25 minutes
Bring one repeated behaviour and one everyday routine that is proving difficult. Together, we’ll look at what tends to happen before and after, identify the first useful question to explore, and clarify a sensible next step.
No tracker, detailed written history or perfect explanation is needed.
This is a brief, assessment-led conversation — not a diagnosis or a full behaviour assessment.
What you leave with
- A clearer description of one repeated behaviour and one difficult routine.
- The first useful question worth exploring next.
- A clear distinction between what is known, what may matter and what remains unknown.
- An honest next-step recommendation.
- A recommendation that may be focused BPMS support, another professional route, further information, or no paid behaviour service at this time.
- A concise Behaviour Clarity Note after the session.
Who it may suit
This session may be suitable when one repeated behaviour—such as hitting, biting, kicking, running off, property damage, refusal, screaming or another high-impact concern—is making an important home routine difficult or unsafe.
These examples do not automatically mean that the service will be appropriate. Suitability is reviewed using the information available.
Important limits
This is not an emergency, crisis or safeguarding service. It is not a diagnosis, Functional Behaviour Assessment or behaviour support plan.
Where there is an immediate risk of serious harm, seek appropriate urgent local support rather than waiting for this appointment.
How it works
1. Answer a small number of questions
Answer a small number of questions so that immediate safety, privacy and suitability can be reviewed before any booking link is sent.
2. Talk through one repeated situation
We talk through one repeated situation and compare it with a better or different occasion, without assuming an explanation too soon.
3. Receive a clear route and note
You receive a concise Behaviour Clarity Note and an honest recommendation about the next appropriate route. There is no purchase obligation.
An appropriate recommendation may be focused BPMS support, further information, another professional route or no paid behaviour service at this time.
Who you will speak with
Sim Shamu
MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis
BTEC Level 5 in Positive Behaviour Support
Practising Registrant of the UK Society for Behaviour Analysis
My work focuses on understanding behaviour within the situations in which it occurs and developing positive, practical support that protects dignity, safety, participation and quality of life.
The session is collaborative and no-blame. Its purpose is to organise what is known, be honest about what is not known and identify the most appropriate next step.
See what the Behaviour Clarity Note looks like
The note is short and practical. It separates what was reported, what may be relevant and what remains unknown.
Fictional example Behaviour Clarity Note
This example is fictional and does not describe a real child.
1. What matters to the child and family
The parent would like the evening transition away from the tablet to become calmer, so that bedtime can begin without hitting, prolonged conflict or everyone feeling distressed.
2. Priority behaviour and routine
The priority behaviour is open-handed hitting directed towards the parent.
The routine selected for clarification is ending tablet use before starting the bedtime routine.
3. Recent difficult occasion
The parent reported that the child had been using the tablet after dinner. The family was running later than usual, and the tablet was removed with little warning.
The child shouted, reached for the tablet and hit the parent several times. The parent explained why it was bedtime and repeatedly asked the child to stop. The tablet was eventually returned briefly while the parent settled another child.
This description records the parent’s report. It does not by itself establish why the hitting occurred.
4. Useful better or different comparison
The parent recalled another evening when the transition went more smoothly. On that occasion:
- the child was told in advance when tablet time would finish;
- a timer was visible;
- the next activity was already prepared;
- the family was not rushing;
- the tablet was not returned after the transition began.
Several things were different, so it is not yet possible to identify which difference mattered most.
5. First question worth investigating
The first useful question is:
Is hitting more likely when tablet use ends suddenly, when the family is under time pressure, or when hitting sometimes delays the transition or results in further tablet access?
This is an assessment question, not a confirmed explanation.
6. What remains unknown
It is not yet known:
- how often hitting occurs during this routine;
- whether similar behaviour occurs during other transitions;
- whether tiredness, pain, poor sleep or another recent change may be contributing;
- whether advance warning alone changes the outcome;
- which communication or coping skills the child can already use;
- how consistently adults respond across different evenings.
7. Safety, health and professional considerations
No immediate serious injury concern was reported during this fictional example. Any sudden increase, possible pain, illness or immediate risk would need appropriate medical or urgent consideration before routine-focused behaviour support.
8. Recommended next route
A focused assessment may be appropriate if this pattern is repeated and is having a significant effect on the child or family.
The next step would be to clarify the pattern using the minimum additional information necessary rather than assuming a function from this brief conversation.
Important limit
This note records a brief professional consultation. It is not a diagnosis, Functional Behaviour Assessment, confirmed behavioural function or behaviour support plan.
Start with one behaviour and one routine
You do not need to work this all out alone before speaking with a professional.
Complete the short suitability form. If the standard booking route is appropriate, you will receive an email with a private appointment link. Final suitability is always reviewed by the practitioner.
The form and session involve personal information about a child. Please read the Privacy Notice and the session information below before continuing.
- Privacy Notice
- Behaviour Clarity Session Information: a free, limited consultation for one repeated behaviour within one important home routine. It is not a diagnosis, Functional Behaviour Assessment, behaviour support plan, crisis or emergency service.
- Complaints and feedback