Experts hope AI tool can cut use of restraints and seclusion on NDIS participants

Program aims to help create better disability support plans to guide carers and support workers’ response to challenging behaviour

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Australian researchers hope a new AI-supported educational program will help reduce the use of restraints and seclusion on people with disability.

The Promoting Positive Behaviour Support Practice program is designed to help practitioners create safer, respectful, constructive plans to guide carers and support workers’ responses to challenging behaviour.

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