behaviours that challenge

Question 1

What is the definition of Behaviour That Challenges?

Answer 1

Behaviour of such intensity, frequency or duration that threatens quality of life/physical safety of the individual or others, likely leading to restrictive, aversive or exclusionary responses⁠

Question 2

What are the main impacts of challenging behavior?

Answer 2

For individuals: Physical harm, abusive treatment, restrictive treatment and exclusion⁠
⁠. For supporters: Physical harm, stress/emotional difficulties, reduced opportunities and isolation

Question 3

What is the key principle about defining challenging behavior?

Answer 3

It’s defined by its impact, not by what the behavior looks like⁠

Question 4

What are the core elements of the Biopsychosocial Model in PBS?

Answer 4

Multiple overlapping vulnerabilities that increase risk, including:
Intellectual/learning disability
Severity of disability, autism, communication issues
Poverty, social exclusion, adversity
Physical/mental health, behavioral phenotypes

Question 5

What are the main functions of challenging behavior?

Answer 5

Demand Escape: Remove/delay/alter demands
Attention: Gain/avoid social interaction
Tangible: Access items/activities
Sensory: Modify sensory stimulation
Pain: Reduce pain/discomfort

Question 6

What are the key components of PBS regarding Rights and Values?

Answer 6

1. Person-centered foundation
2. Constructional approaches/self-determination
3. Partnership with key people
4. Elimination of aversive/restrictive/abusive practices

Question 7

What is important to understand about behavior functions?

Answer 7

Multiple functions possible for same behavior
Different behaviors may serve same function
Functions may change or expand over time
Behaviors that challenge are NOT intentional communications

Question 8

What is the primary aim of PBS?

Answer 8

First, to enhance quality of life and second, reduce occurrence/impact of challenging behavior⁠
⁠.

Question 9

What theoretical foundations does PBS use?

Answer 9

Biopsychosocial model
Behavioral approaches to learning
Multi-professional/cross-disciplinary strategies

Question 10

How does quality of life relate to challenging behavior in PBS?

Answer 10

They are intertwined - in the context of poor quality support and poor quality of life, behaviors that challenge become more likely.

Question 11

what is the difference between BPS and PBS

Answer 11

BPS = Bio-psycho-social model
PBS = Positive Behavioural Support

PBS is based on BPS