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Session 14 Introduction to Behaviour that Challenges SECTION 5: 1 Behaviour Behaviour that is challenging We used to talk about problem behaviour or behavioural difficulties Now we see this as behaviour that challenges services.


  1. Session 14 Introduction to Behaviour that Challenges SECTION 5: 1 Behaviour

  2. Behaviour that is challenging • We used to talk about problem behaviour or behavioural difficulties • Now we see this as behaviour that challenges services. These behaviours are a product of a range of factors • We need to modify the factors to help the person • Now we talk about challenging behaviour, i.e. behaviour that challenges services to find a solution • Challenging behaviours are a product of a range of factors SECTION 5: 2 Behaviour

  3. What behaviour do you find challenging? • Some behaviours challenge some people but not others • Some extreme behaviours are agreed by most people to be challenging to them • Some behaviours that challenge are really understandable when you analyse the situation SECTION 5: 3 Behaviour

  4. We all have challenging behaviour at times! • Adults with SLD/ PMLD who have one type of behaviour that challenges, often have other types as well • We need to understand the factors involved in the behaviour so we can devise the right kind of intervention. SECTION 5: 4 Behaviour

  5. Stress • Families and professionals can find challenging behaviour very stressful • Support needs to be put in place for staff in services (eg: supervision or mentoring) • And for families at home (eg: respite care or counselling) SECTION 5: 5 Behaviour

  6. Staff Support • What support systems exist in your service to support staff who are dealing with challenging behaviour? SECTION 5: 6 Behaviour

  7. Family Support • How do you support families who are suffering stress as a result of challenging behaviour? SECTION 5: 7 Behaviour

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