Behaviour Connect
Unlocking Potential Together
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower children and families through a holistic, family-centred and strength-based approach to intervention. We are committed to providing evidence-based, strengths-based interventions that are tailored to each child’s unique needs and supported by the active involvement of their families. By integrating collaborative practices and utilising tools that emphasise participation in meaningful life contexts, we aim to enhance the development and well-being of children, while promoting family empowerment and community inclusion. Our focus is on fostering meaningful outcomes through dynamic, goal-directed interventions that reflect family priorities, facilitating full participation in the home, school, and community environments.
Our Values and Goals
Family Empowerment
Family & Caregiver Involvement
Increased Participation
Strengths & Capacity Building
Transparency
Respect
Support
Our Founders
Trisha Brooke-Smith
Early Childhood Interventionist
Master of Early Childhood Intervention
University of Pretoria (2023)
Psychology (Honours)
University of Pretoria (2011)
Together, we bring a combined 24 years of experience in special needs intervention, supporting children and their families through personalised approaches.
We specialise in developing and implementing individualised education and learning programmes, parent and teacher support strategies, and behaviour support plans across
home, school, and community settings.
Our commitment is to provide tailored solutions that empower families, foster inclusion, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Amber Brooke-Smith
Early Childhood Interventionist
Master of Early Childhood Intervention
University of Pretoria (2023)
Psychology (Honours)
University of South Africa (2015)
Behavioural Intervention Connect
We founded Behaviour Connect with a shared vision to provide evidence-based, individualised support for children with special needs and their families. From the outset, we recognised the importance of continuous learning and pursued further studies to deepen our knowledge and enhance the services we provide.
Through this journey, we have developed expertise in navigating the Interdisciplinary approach to intervention, fostering collaboration between professionals to meet the unique needs of each child (Rainforth, York-Barr, & Maheady, 1992). Building on this foundation, we are now integrating aspects of the Transdisciplinary approach to intervention, which emphasises role release - where team members share skills and expertise across disciplines (King et al., 2009).
We believe in the value of combining the diverse skills and strengths of professionals, caregivers, and families.
Behaviour Connect is proud to support children and their families, delivering personalised services
through direct intervention, consultation models, and collaborative partnerships across home, school, and community environments.
