Problem behaviour and people with severe learning disabilities : the S.T.A.R approach
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Problem behaviour and people with severe learning disabilities : the S.T.A.R approach
Chapman & Hall, 1994
2nd ed
- : uk
- : us
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Previous ed.: published as Problem behaviour in people with severe learning disabilities London : Croom Helm, 1988
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The second edition of this work continues the tradition of the first in offering a highly practical approach to working with people with problem behaviour. In practice the coverage of how to help reduce problem behaviour has been expanded and there is in addition a new chapter on staff support. This book should be of interest to carers of people with severe learning disabilities and those who train them; social workers; college lecturers; training officers in voluntary organizations; clinical psychologists; teachers; and nurses.
Table of Contents
- A STAR approach to understanding and managing behavioural difficulties
- establishing an intervention plan
- defining clear goals
- altering settings which adversely influence behaviour
- altering the stimuli which trigger behaviour
- teaching alternative skills
- enhancing relevant existing skills
- encouraging self-management
- manipulating the results for inappropriate behaviour
- monitoring progress
- building the structures which sustain high quality practice
- supporting front line staff.
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