What behaviours cause you concern?
Behaviour of concern is often a result of young people experiencing emotions such as worry, sadness, frustration/ anger, guilt or shame. Examples of situations which might provoke these feelings include: Not feeling heard or understood; difficulties expressing themselves.
How do you deal with behaviour of concern?
When challenging behaviour happens
- Back off where possible.
- Keep calm.
- Call for help.
- Leave the person to calm down, if possible.
- Remove others from the environment, if possible.
- Be aware of body language and tone of voice used to the person.
What is the difference between challenging Behaviour and behaviour of concern?
Disruptive behaviour is when a child is uncooperative and prevents themselves and/ or others from focusing on what they are doing. Behaviours of concern, previously called ‘challenging behaviour’, are when a child does something that hurts themselves and/or other people.
What is harmful Sexualised Behaviour?
Harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) is developmentally inappropriate sexual behaviour which is displayed by children and young people and which may be harmful or abusive. It’s harmful to the children and young people who display it, as well as those it is directed towards.
How do you identify Behaviour of concern?
A behaviour of concern is any behaviour which causes stress, worry, risk of or actual harm to the person, their carers, staff, family members or those around them.
What are the 3 elements of challenging Behaviour that you need to focus on?
social (boredom, seeking social interaction, the need for an element of control, lack of knowledge of community norms, insensitivity of staff and services to the person’s wishes and needs) environmental (physical aspects such as noise and lighting, or gaining access to preferred objects or activities)
What is the cycle of challenging Behaviour?
Every instance of challenging behavior has 3 common components, an Antecedent, a Behavior, and a Consequence. These are known as the ABC’s of behavior.
What should be included in a behaviour of concern?
The most crucial aspect when considering behaviours of concern, is to accept that young people do not demonstrate behaviours of concern because they are “bad”, and therefore simply punishing those behaviours is ineffective.
When do parents report behaviours of concern at school?
Many parents of students with disabilities report behaviours of concern occurring at school, and subsequent punishment, suspension and expulsion as a response. This is particularly common for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and ODD.
Is there research on behaviours of concern and Restrictive Practices?
Professional commentary and scientific research on behaviours of concern and restrictive practices is widely available. The research, professional organisations which endorse practices evidenced by research, and academics, have information available that is aligned and non contradictory.
When do you need a teacher for behaviours of concern?
If your child is hurting themselves, hurting others, being physically and violently responded to by teachers in response to behaviours of concern, then it is of the utmost importance that someone who is qualified to work effectively with such behaviours, works with your child.
The most crucial aspect when considering behaviours of concern, is to accept that young people do not demonstrate behaviours of concern because they are “bad”, and therefore simply punishing those behaviours is ineffective.
What to do if child is exhibiting behaviours of concern at school?
If your child is exhibiting ongoing behaviours of concern at school it is suggested you act quickly, as the more poor behaviours become entrenched the more difficult they are to address. Ask for a Student Support Group meeting that complies with DET guidelines.
Professional commentary and scientific research on behaviours of concern and restrictive practices is widely available. The research, professional organisations which endorse practices evidenced by research, and academics, have information available that is aligned and non contradictory.
Is there evidence that det psychologists know behaviours of concern?
There is no evidence presented by parents to date of DET psychologists demonstrating a knowledge of the elements of positive behaviour support. In fact some are presiding over schools that use restrictive practices as a common response to behaviours of concern and are unable to competently write a treatment plan.
