Understanding and Responding to Behaviour that Challenges in Intellectual Disabilities: A Handbook for Those who Provide Support

About this book

Children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) and/or autism who display behaviour that challenges are particularly vulnerable to being misunderstood and inappropriately supported, despite policy and best practice guidance. They are also vulnerable to having fewer opportunities to engage in society, having their quality of life reduced, experiencing abusive or coercive practice, and being placed in schools or services far from home, while the families of children whose behaviour challenges often remain likewise isolated and unheard. Understanding and Responding to Behaviour that Challenges in Intellectual Disabilities sets out to equip family members and support staff to better understand behaviours, and to help improve the quality of the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. It is split into four sections, each representing a crucial step in understanding behaviour that challenges. Part 1 presents fundamental approaches to thinking about and responding to behaviour that challenges. Part 2 is all about trying to understand the messages underpinning the behaviour. Part 3 is about putting into action the knowledge gained through exploring and assessment. Part 4 is reflective in nature and considers the real experiences arising from supporting people whose behaviour challenges and the implications. The second edition is a complete revision and updating of content, aiming to address key knowledge requirements and concerns of people working in the field, with opportunities for reflection and professional development. Case studies explore how to best to address issues in practice.