Challenging Behaviour

Challenging Behaviour

1(a). Four types of challenging behaviour in my workplace / client

group are as follows:

· The use of inappropriate language such as swearing at staff or other

clients. This can come from clients becoming frustrated at their lack

of communication skills. This can often occur in a place or situation

where such behaviour would seem out of place or proportion.

· The withdrawal or disengagement from a care plan or support

arrangements. A lack of or too much choice in an individual’s life can

cause this. Over or under stimulation can also be a factor in these

cases.

· Stripping of clothes in order to gain any form of attention whether

it is positive or negative. This often comes as a result of isolation

that may have been experienced in institutions or indeed the client’s

own home.

· The unwillingness to show respect for another’s personal space or

circumstances. This is again a common factor with clients who may have

been isolated and wish to seek attention or just feel the need to be

with others without considering their feelings or circumstances.

(b). Internal factors such as poor communication levels can result in

challenging behaviour. This is due to the individual being unable to

express their thoughts or feelings in any other way. Adverse effects

of medication can also be a cause of challenging behaviour resulting

in reactions and side effects to new or the wrong medication being

taken.

(c) External factors such as failing to provide meaningful or

rewarding activities, which may result in a lack of stimulation, can

lead to challenging behaviour. Noise or temperature levels can also

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...ever that it can and does have many forms and different

interpretations. I have a colleague who states that, “he cant help it,

he is a really nice guy” as a response to the behaviour of one

particular client. This may be true, however the behaviour in question

is still a challenge and has to be addressed accordingly.

I have also read with interest that these forms of behaviour are

mainly from clients with learning disabilities, which I would argue is

untrue. Challenging behaviour comes in many forms and from many

different areas of society. By adopting the correct approach in a

particular situation we are more likely to be able to respond to such

behaviours. I have learned that by addressing all cases on an

individual basis success is more likely to be achieved, creating a

better, safer environment for all concerned.