Understanding and responding to challenging behaviour
Introduction
Challenging behaviour
What is challenging behaviour
Think of a time when you used challenging behaviour and think about why. How might it have bee...
Triggers
Possible and common triggers include: Communication difficultiesSensory overloadChange in routin...
Warning signs
It is often most helpful to ask ourselves What preceded the behaviour? Early warning signs ...
Comfort zone, fear zone
We are calmest when we are in our ‘comfort’ zone everything is as expected, no pressure.Any reque...
Managing challenging behaviour
Responding to aggresion
The Health and Social Care standards definition of restrictive practice is “any restriction to in...
What to do
If someone becomes physically or verbally aggressive towards you: Try to be as calm as possible,...
Shouting and swearing
Challenging behaviour: Shouting and swearing Shouting can be a manifestation of frustration, con...
Physical violence to self or others
Physical violence can arise from frustration, fear or a feeling of loss of control. It may also s...
Refusing food or drink
Refusal to eat or drink can indicate loss of appetite, dietary preferences or underlying health i...
Agression
Aggression may manifest as verbal or physical hostility and can be triggered by various factors, ...
Danger to self
Self-endangerment can include behaviours such as wandering, self-harm or neglecting personal safe...
Preventative strategies
Create a therapeutic environment Use Positive Behaviour Support – Person-centred Approach – Unde...
Files and self evaluation forms
You can find the pdf for this course attached to this page as well as the self evaluation form. ...