Challenging Behaviour (Blended Learning) – Tralee

Define the concept of "challenging behaviour"

Identify inappropriate behaviour presented by an individual with intellectual disability

Describe behaviour in observable, measurable terms

List the goals of Positive Behaviour Support

Explain how internal factors, related to a person's health and well being, can underlie challenging behaviour

Explain how external factors related to the environment and the reactions to behaviour, can underlie challenging behaviour

Define the terms "positive reinforcement", "negative reinforcement", "antecedent" and "setting events"

Recognise examples of positive and negative reinforcement of inappropriate or challenging behaviour in daily situations in the lives of people with intellectual disability

Recognise examples in the daily lives of people with intellectual disability, where inappropriate or challenging behaviour is being maintained by the setting events and antecedents prior to the behaviour

Demonstrate how the parts of the Antecedent, Behaviour Consequence (ABC) model work together

Use an ABC chart for recording observations of inappropriate or challenging behaviour

Gather and record information about an individual with intellectual disability that can be used in the analysis of challenging behaviour and development of a support plan

Distinguish between inappropriate behaviour and challenging behaviour

Describe the challenging behaviour presented by an individual with intellectual disability in terms that are observable and measurable

Outline the typical strategies used by staff and carers for dealing with inappropriate behaviour

Outline the values underpinning Positive Behaviour Support

Evaluate how well the goals and values of the Positive Behaviour Support model fit in with the policies of a service provider relating to challenging behaviour

Discuss how challenging behaviour can be reinforced both positively and negatively

Explain why negative reinforcement and punishment are not used in the Positive Behaviour Support model

Outline the guidelines for selecting skills to teach

Discuss a range of characteristics that promote positive environments.