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Behaviour as communication

Behaviour as communication. Difficulties in understanding and expressing their needs and desires. Communicate in idiosyncratic ways May misunderstand and may be misunderstood - leading to frustration, aggression, destruction and self injury. Behaviour serves as a function.

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Behaviour as communication

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  1. Behaviour as communication • Difficulties in understanding and expressing their needs and desires. • Communicate in idiosyncratic ways • May misunderstand and may be misunderstood - leading to frustration, aggression, destruction and self injury Herts.CSF Specialist Advisory Service - Autism

  2. Behaviour serves as a function • Creating order - e.g. ritualistic behaviour. • Stress relief- e.g. time alone. • Self stimulating - e.g. rocking, calming • Pain relief - e.g. hitting, self biting. • Compensating for sensory issues - e.g. spinning Herts.CSF Specialist Advisory Service - Autism

  3. Behaviour happens in a context • Environment is important – where, when how often , who with? • Sensory environment – e.g. shops, dinner time. • Structure of the environment • Social environment • Language environment Herts.CSF Specialist Advisory Service - Autism

  4. Behaviour as symptoms • Difficulties in communication, interaction and flexible thinking • Sensory issues • Stress and anxiety • Boredom • Illness Herts.CSF Specialist Advisory Service - Autism

  5. What factors promote positive behaviour? • Calm, structured environment • Warnings of change • Clear rules and expectations • Clear, simple, unambiguous language • Visually supported communication Herts.CSF Specialist Advisory Service - Autism

  6. . • Awareness of individual sensory sensitivities. • Activities to meet sensory needs • Use of individual special interests • Stress management strategies • Social stories. Herts.CSF Specialist Advisory Service - Autism

  7. References • Attwood, T. (1993) Why does Chris do that? Stephen Austin and Sons ltd. Hertford • Clements, J. and Martin, N. (2002) Assessing the behaviours regarded as problematic for people with developmental disabilities. London: Jessica Kingsley • Clements, J. and Zarkowska, E. (2001) Behavioural Concerns and Autistic Disorders, London: Jessica Kingsley Herts.CSF Specialist Advisory Service - Autism

  8. Dickinson, P. and Hannah L. (2005) It Can Get Better. NAS • Cumine, V. Leach, J. & Stevenson, G. (1998) Asperger’s Syndrome - a Practical guide for teachers. London: ,David Fulton • Jordan, R. & Powell, S. (1995) John Wiley & Sons • Whitaker, P. (2001)Challenging Behaviour and autism. NAS Herts.CSF Specialist Advisory Service - Autism

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