What is Challenging Behavior? Quiz

 

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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.

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Key Points:

There is no excuse for 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.

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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.

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For More Information:

Challenging Behavior Foundation

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🧠 Understanding Challenging Behaviour – Quiz

Easy Read Version

Slide 1:

❓ What is Challenging Behaviour?

A. Always aggressive

B. Puts people at risk ✅

C. Annoys staff

D. Difficult to understand

Slide 2:

❓ What is an example of challenging behaviour?

A. Asking for help

B. Refusing to eat ✅

C. Smiling at others

D. Following instructions

Slide 3:

❓ Why might someone show challenging behaviour?

A. To make trouble

B. To communicate ✅

C. To be rude

D. For fun

Slide 4:

❓ What causes challenging behaviour?

A. Pain

B. Trouble talking

C. Change in routine

D. All of these ✅

Slide 5:

❓ What should you do first?

A. Punish them

B. Walk away

C. Understand the cause ✅

D. Shout

Slide 6:

❓ Which condition may include challenging behaviour?

A. Autism ✅

B. Flu

C. Broken leg

D. None

Slide 7:

❓ What is Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)?

A. A punishment

B. A way to stop talking

C. A way to help and understand ✅

D. A list of rules

Slide 8:

❓ Why write down what happened?

A. To blame

B. To learn the triggers ✅

C. To embarrass

D. For gossip

Slide 9:

❓ How to stop behaviour before it starts?

A. Ignore people

B. Use force

C. Be kind and give choices ✅

D. Make strict rules

Slide 10:

❓ What is a good response?

A. Yell

B. Give space and time ✅

C. Grab them

D. Roll your eyes

Slide 11:

✅ Great job!

Understanding behaviour helps keep everyone safe and happy!