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Challenging behaviour systems in practice. Dr Clare Caughey Intensive support co-ordinator Tor Bank School, Dundonald. Background. 160 pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties Intensive support within TBS Challenges faced? Increasing complexity of need
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Challenging behavioursystems in practice Dr Clare Caughey Intensive support co-ordinator Tor Bank School, Dundonald
Background • 160 pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties • Intensive support within TBS • Challenges faced? • Increasing complexity of need • Range and severity of challenging behaviour presented • Mental health & emotional wellbeing • Staff stresses
A case study • “Conor”- A 12 year old boy with ADHD and learning difficulties • Transferred from another school, higher cognitive ability • Referred for behaviour support • How did this support take shape? • Peer support panel • Recommendations- sensory circuits, behavioural recommendations, • Multi-disciplinary discussion, medical review • Onward referral for ASD diagnosis • Review- play therapies, behaviour contract, video modelling
Many thanks • Questions?