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Challenging behaviour: the causes (part II)
- Authors:
- KORITSAS Stella, IACONO Teresa
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 6(5), 2012, pp.236-248.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The second in a two-part series, this paper aims to provide an overview of the dominant approaches used to explain the causes of challenging behaviour. It presents the causes of challenging behaviour according to 3 theoretical approaches which have dominated the literature: applied behaviour analysis, biological factors, and psychiatric disorders. The authors argue that the causes of challenging behaviour are likely to be complex and involve multiple factors, but that the 3 main approaches focus on single causes and do not explore possible interactions between various causes. They propose a fourth approach, the biopsychosocial model (which encourages consideration of biological, psychological, and social factors), as an alternative model to explain the causes of challenging behaviour.
You and your little child 1-5: a guide for parents in pictures and easy words
- Author:
- AFFLECK Frances
- Publisher:
- Change
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 503p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
The aim of this book is to provide easy read information to support parents with learning disabilities and parents who find reading difficult, to look after their small children. It provides advice under the following headings: Parenting skills; Routines; Play & learn; Food; Safety; Health; Say no to abuse.
Enabling carers to access specialist training in breakaway techniques: a case study
- Authors:
- GREEN T., WRAY J.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities for Nursing Health and Social Care, 3(1), March 1999, pp.34-38.
This article explores the experience of one family, whose child had Prader-Willi Syndrome and severe behavioural difficulties, and the process undertaken to access specialist training in 'Breakaway' training. Prader-Willi syndrome has been associated with a range of behavioural difficulties including hyperphagia and food preoccupation, temper tantrums, stubbornness, lability, impulsivity, argumentativeness, depression, anxiety and repetitive behaviours. To ensure safety of both the parents and the child, access to training in 'Breakaway techniques' for the carers was procured, at the carers request. This paper concentrates upon the difficulties encountered during this process, both for the family and the professionals involved.