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...It's the way that you say it
- Authors:
- CLARKE-KEGOE Anne, HARRIS Philip
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 9.7.92, 1992, pp.21-22.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Explains how challenging behaviour by people with learning difficulties can be tackled through gaining an understanding of their perception of what people say to them.
The challenge of the environment
- Author:
- FRANKISH Pat
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 2(1), July 1988, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Challenging behaviour can be reduced by better communication and a therapeutic environment.
Causing trouble: the language of learning disability and challenging behaviour
- Authors:
- HAYDON-LAURELUT Mark, NUNKOOSING Karl
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 21(3), 2016, pp.144-149.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to review two studies concerning referrals for challenging behaviour to community learning disability teams (CLDTs). The social constructionist approach to research taken by the studies is introduced. Design/methodology/approach: The studies used critical discourse analysis and thematic analysis to analyse referral texts and interviews with referrers. Findings: The studies found referral processes locating service problems within the bodies of persons with intellectual disabilities whilst constructing the actions of services as appropriate. This was in part achieved by employing the discourses of the total institutions. The referral process often served the purposes of the referring service. Research limitations/implications: The research took place in a small geographical location across two learning disability teams. Originality/value: The process of referring to CLDTs and the language used in these referrals is an under researched area. This paper shows how the language and documents of services are rich sources of data. Services exist in a network and understanding how this network functions is important to understanding the function of referrals. (Publisher abstract)
Commentary on “Causing trouble: the language of learning disability and challenging behaviour”
- Author:
- MARKS Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 21(3), 2016, pp.144-149.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to consider the findings of the research studies on referral to a community learning disability team presented in “Causing trouble: the language of learning disability and challenging behaviour”. Design/methodology/approach: The commentary is based on a review of the article and associated literature. Findings: The studies were undertaken from a social constructionist perspective. It is argued that the use of language in referral texts and the way they represent people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour is influenced by wider social and historical ideas of what is accepted knowledge. The analysis of these texts contributes to the understanding of how outmoded responses to challenging behaviour are maintained and has potential benefits when used in the context of positive behaviour support. Originality/value: The commentary considers the studies presented from a practitioner perspective. (Publisher abstract)
It's good to talk: developing the communication skills of an adult with an intellectual disability through augmentative and alternative communication
- Authors:
- HAGAN Leigh, THOMPSON Helen
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 42(1), 2014, pp.66-73.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems have been repeatedly identified as a means of improving an individual's communication abilities and their ability to participate in interactions. However, existing literature indicates that dynamic display speech generating devices (SGDs) are not commonly introduced for adults with moderate intellectual disabilities (ID). This case study reports the impact of using an SGD on the communication abilities of a nonverbal individual with a moderate ID. Clinical assessment and therapy outcome measures include semi-structured interviews with staff and communication dyad analyses. These measures were conducted before and after collaborative intervention from speech and language therapy and behaviour support. Findings from the study reveal that when using an SGD the individual experienced improvements in expressive communication abilities and pragmatic skills including topic maintenance, taking conversational turns and reduced communication breakdown. The clinical implications of this intervention are discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Challenging behaviour: a training pack to develop good practice in working with people with learning disabilities whose behaviour is described as challenging
- Authors:
- HARDY Steve, JOYCE Theresa
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 271p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This training resource aims to ensure that the workforce have the capabilities to provide effective and ethical support to people with learning disabilities who have challenging behaviour. It uses a person-centred support approach, emphasising the need for individualised interventions, understanding needs and environmental implications. Modules cover topics such as: understanding and assessing challenging behaviour; interventions; supportive strategies; reactive strategies; cognitive approaches; use of mediation; working with families; active support; mental health problems; and challenging behaviour and offending. Each module is divided into individual sessions, providing details of topics to discuss, time taken per session and resources to use. An accompanying CD-ROM contains slides and handouts that can be printed off. Relevant for front line staff in health and social care settings, and professionals in training.
A positive behaviour support: a preliminary evaluation of a school-wide plan for implementing AAC in a school for students with intellectual disabilities
- Author:
- HETZRONI Orit E.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 28(3), September 2003, pp.283-296.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This study investigates the effectiveness of an augmentative and alternative communication intervention as part of a school-wide positive behaviour support plan for enhancing the communication behaviours and reducing behavioural problems of students with intellectual disabilities in Israel. An inventory was administered to evaluate differences in communciation behaviours and behavioural problems before and after intervention. The study found communication behaviours increased and problem behaviours decreased significantly. Discusses directions for future research in the context of positive support plans and alternative communication.
Challenging behaviour and communication difficulties
- Author:
- KEVAN Fiona
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 31(2), June 2003, pp.75-80.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Over the last 10 years as a speech and language therapist, working with adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour, the author has noted the tendency of services to focus their attention on the observable behaviours of the people with learning disabilities. Such observable behaviours include expressive communication behaviours. However, the 'hidden' phenomenon of receptive communication skill tends to be neglected. This article highlights the fact emphasis is often placed on the promotion of the expressive communication skills of the person with a learning disability and challenging behaviour: whether by direct skills teaching or via modification of the communication environment. The author suggests that we need to pay closer attention to the neglected and largely unmet need of receptive communication (comprehension) difficulties.
Effects of relocation on the communication and challenging behaviours of four people with severe learning disabilities
- Authors:
- MACLEOD Fiona J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 30(1), March 2002, pp.32-37.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Describes an evaluation of the effects of relocation on the challenging and communicative behaviours of four individuals with severe learning disabilities who moved from a hospital for people with learning disabilities into a community project home. The study was longitudinal, spanning a period of 3 years. Results found that there was an overall decrease in the individuals' adaptive behaviours and inactivity levels, whilst there were increases in their communicative and challenging behaviours. Concludes that the participants appeared to increase all their interactions within the community environment, including their communication and challenging behaviours.
Positive approaches to challenging behaviour: encourage communication; workbook 4; supporting the "certificates in working with people who have learning disabilities"
- Authors:
- HARRIS John, HEWETT Dave, HOGG James
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 61p.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
- Edition:
- 2nd
Part four of a set of six interactive workbooks aimed at new and more experiences staff, managers who supervise staff, and training managers in services for people with learning difficulties. This book focuses on communicating with people with learning difficulties who exhibit challenging behaviour, but it is also about communicating with their families and friends.