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Behaviours that are deemed to be challenging

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Support for people with behaviours that are deemed to be challenging

Behaviour is seen as challenging when it causes harm to the individual, those around them or prevents them from:

Engaging in the community due to exhibiting aggressive behaviour

Living independently, as their challenging behaviour demands 24-hour support

Effectively managing behaviours that are deemed as challenging is a core focus for Unicare complex. Many of these behaviours indicate that the individual has needs – a sensory aversion, perhaps or a need to get away from noise or physical contact – but is unable to communicate this in a conventional way.

Support

We introduce strategies to prevent or reduce such behaviour, which include

We provide a range of support for people with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), including Asperger’s Syndrome. No two individuals with ASD are the same and we always complete an initial ‘autism profile’ to enable us to tailor our services to the individual’s particular needs.

This assessment helps us clarify the nuances of the person’s condition – which can vary greatly between individuals – and ensure that we deliver the most appropriate care for that person’s capabilities within the wide range of autism services on offer.

Attempting to gauge if the person is in pain or bored

Employing distraction techniques

Supporting positive behaviour

Brief interventions

Developing communication skills

Offering quiet time or space

Providing meaningful activities of choice

Educating the individual that there are other ways to get what they want

Challenging behaviours can be reduced in intensity and frequency with the right strategies in place.

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