The Telethon Kids Institute was contracted to work with the South Australian Department for Education to develop a suite of resources to support schools to identify and respond to underlying causes of challenging behaviours using evidence-based approaches and drawing on available data at whole of school, targeted, and intensive levels.

A comprehensive literature review was undertaken and evidence across a broad range of behaviours and age categories was synthesised into a matrix format with consideration for accessibility of information to the intended audience of school staff and families.

With a focus on supporting practice and applied value, the resource suite included a guide to support teachers to reflect on practice and develop appropriate support strategies for children.