Challenging Behaviour

Challenging behaviour is defined as "culturally abnormal behaviour(s) of such intensity, frequency or duration that the physical safety of the person or others is placed in serious jeopardy, or behaviour which is likely to seriously limit or deny access to the use of ordinary community facilities".

Challenging behaviour is most often exhibited by people with developmental disabilities, dementia, psychosis and by children, although such behaviours can be displayed by any person.

Read more about Challenging Behaviour:  Types of Challenging Behaviour, Causes of Challenging Behaviour, Behaviour Response Cycle

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