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Complex Behaviour

Complex challenging behaviour in people with disabilities can refer to any behaviour that is difficult to understand or manage and has a negative impact on the individual’s quality of life or the well-being of those around them. It can appear in a variety of ways, like aggression, self-injury, or compulsive behaviour.
Medical conditions such as physical or cognitive impairments, mental health conditions, or environmental factors may all contribute to these behaviours.
We collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including doctors, therapists, and behaviour specialists, to create an individualised plan for addressing complex challenging behaviours in people with disabilities. This plan incorporates complex behaviour support strategies to promote positive behavioural change and improve the quality of life for both the individual and those around them.
Here are some of the steps MyCare takes to communicate to people displaying challenging complex behaviours:
Maintain our cool: It is essential to maintain our cool and not lose our composure. People can sense when someone is nervous and lacking emotional control.
Establish clear expectations and boundaries: Communicating expectations and boundaries clearly can help individuals understand what is expected of them and reduce the likelihood of challenging behaviours.
Utilise visual supports: Visual supports, such as schedules or social stories, can assist people with disabilities in understanding and managing their behaviour.
Use positive language: Using positive language instead of labels or criticism can help people feel valued and understood.
Allow people to make choices: Allowing people to make choices can help them feel more in control and reduce challenging behaviours.
It may also entail making changes to the individual’s environment or daily routine, or addressing the behaviour with strategies such as positive reinforcement or behaviour modification.
Use a timeout: A timeout can be useful to reduce the emotion in the moment.
The MyCare Living team is constantly monitored between regular training sessions to ensure they are at their best when dealing with challening, complexe behaviours of clients.
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