What is
Challenging Behavior?
Challenging
behavior is often more connected to mental health than to a learning disability
itself.
It can
happen alongside conditions like ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, or Anger, because these
affect how people think, feel, and behave.
Key Points:
There is no
excuse for negative or harmful behavior, but sometimes the difficulties a
person faces make it harder to behave differently.
For example,
a person with Autism might become upset or anxious if something unexpected
happens or if they struggle with a task.
This can
lead to behaviors like:
Hitting
Shouting
Throwing
things
Getting
angry at themselves or others
Such
behavior can be dangerous to themselves or others.
Challenging
behavior may make it harder for a person to make friends or get along with
others.
Autism, in
particular, can cause anxiety and make relationships difficult, though not all
difficult behavior is caused by the disability.
People can
have both positive and negative behaviors, and challenging behavior can make
them feel guilty or upset, which doesn’t help them feel better.
What Can You
Do?
If someone
you know has challenging behavior:
Encourage
them or their caregivers to talk to a doctor or health professional.
The doctor
can help find the right support, which might include mental health care or
behavioral support.
Understanding
and support are important to help the person manage their feelings and
behavior.
For More Information:
Challenging Behaviour Foundation
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