Beyond Behaviour Reduction: Reclaiming the Constructional Approach in PBS with Oliver Roschke & John Wooderson

Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman · Apr 24, 2026 · 1h 28m

In this powerful episode of Behaviour Speak, Ben sits down with Oliver Roschke and John Wooderson of Constructional Solutions to explore how the constructional approach can transform positive behaviour support.

Together, they unpack how many PBS systems—particularly within highly regulated environments—have drifted toward risk management, compliance, and behaviour reduction, often losing sight of the original aim: improving quality of life.

Oliver and John challenge the field to move away from a pathological orientation focused on “problem behaviours” and instead ask a much more human…