Paddy has spent over 15 years working in environments providing support to individuals (adults and children) whose behaviours might be described as ‘complex’ or ‘challenging’. These environments have included family homes, schools, residential care homes, supported living services and specialist hospitals. Paddy believes that assessment must be as focused on the environment as it is on the individual. Understanding the relationship between an individual and their environment is key in developing successful support strategies. Paddy holds a BSc in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and an MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis.