Challenging Behaviours

Challenging Behaviours

Behaviour can be described as challenging when it is of such an intensity, frequency or duration as to threaten the quality of life and/or the physical safety of the individual or others and is likely to lead to responses that are restrictive, aversive or result in exclusion.
The term challenging behaviour is socially constructed. It represents the interaction of both individual and environmental factors, and the relationship between them. Any assessment and intervention for challenging behaviour must include these three elements.

Basic Information about Challenging Behaviour