Challenging behaviour is about feelings and mental health.
It is not a learning disability on its own.
Why Does It Happen?
People may:
- Feel anxious
- Feel upset
- Feel frustrated
- Find things too hard
What Can It Look Like?
People may:
- Shout
- Hit
- Throw things
- Hurt themselves
👉 Safety is important.
How It Affects People
It can make it hard to:
- Make friends
- Get on with others
People may feel:
- Upset
- Guilty
- Bad about themselves
Getting Help
- Talk to a doctor
- Ask for support
👉 With help, things can get better.
🧠Version 3: Quiz (Standard)
1. Challenging behaviour is most closely linked to:
a) Eye colour
b) Mental health and emotions ✅
c) Intelligence
d) Physical injury
2. Which conditions may be linked to challenging behaviour? (Choose two)
a) Autism ✅
b) ADHD ✅
c) Broken bones
d) Anxiety ✅ (also correct if multi-select allowed)
3. True or False:
Challenging behaviour is always intentional.
❌ False
4. Name one example of challenging behaviour.
(Open answer)
Examples: hitting, shouting, throwing objects
5. Who should you speak to first if someone is struggling?
✅ Doctor / GP
📊 Version 4: PowerPoint (Easy Teaching Slides)
Slide 1 – Title
What is Challenging Behaviour?
Slide 2 – Key Message
- Not who a person is
- Linked to mental health
- Support is important
Slide 3 – What is it?
- Linked to emotions and wellbeing
- Not just a learning disability
Slide 4 – Why it Happens
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Frustration
- Communication difficulties
Slide 5 – Examples
- Shouting
- Hitting
- Throwing objects
Slide 6 – Impact
- Hard to make friends
- Can feel upset or guilty
Slide 7 – What to Do
- Stay calm
- Keep people safe
- Ask for help
Slide 8 – Support
- Doctor / GP
- Therapy
- Support plans
Slide 9 – Key Message
👉 Behaviour is communication
👉 Support makes a difference
🧩 Version 5: Simple Activity (Great for Training)
Activity: Understanding Behaviour
Task 1
Match the feeling to the behaviour:
| Feeling | Behaviour |
|---|---|
| Anxiety | Shouting |
| Frustration | Throwing things |
| Confusion | Anger |
Task 2 – Think About It
- What might the person be feeling?
- What support could help?
Task 3 – Discussion
Why is it important not to judge someone based on behaviour?
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