• To understand the types of behaviour that challenges that some children and young people with learning disabilities may present with
• To recognise that the use of informal physical techniques used to manage behaviour that challenges can place children and young people at risk of harm
• To learn about safe strategies that parents and carers can be taught to effectively manage behaviour that challenges
Some children and young people with a learning disability also present with behaviour that challenges, which can require significant care input from their parents or carers. Without specialist skilled support to meet the needs of these children and young people, behaviour that challenges can continue through adolescence and into adulthood. This article explores the development of a family training programme in one NHS trust, which aimed to provide the parents and carers of children and young people with a learning disability with safe strategies to manage behaviour that challenges. The training programme assisted parents and carers to develop confidence in managing behaviour that challenges and improved the quality of life of children and young people with a learning disability.
Learning Disability Practice. 22, 6, 21-28. doi: 10.7748/ldp.2019.e2000
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