Lecture 4: Understanding Behaviour Change after ABI

Streaming video - 2015

Lecture four, alongside lectures five and six, focuses on behaviour change after ABI. It commences with understanding ways behaviour may change after ABI, defines challenging behaviour / behaviours of concern, and considers why the presence of challenging behaviour is a key reason for poor long-term outcomes. As workers, we can experience emotional reactions to challenging behaviour, which can lead us to judge the person negatively. However, if we do this, it is likely that we will respond in unhelpful ways, escalate the situation and feed a downward spiral. This lecture will emphasise the importance of understanding the role of our attitudes and reactions to behaviours of concern, and consciously choosing to think and respond in a helpful ...way. It will also introduce and discuss the importance of documenting a Positive Behaviour Support Plan.. more