Challenging behaviour: a challenge to change

Autism. 2002 Sep;6(3):259-70. doi: 10.1177/1362361302006003004.

Abstract

People with intellectual disability often exhibit severe behavioural problems. Treatment of these problems is frequently very difficult. In The Netherlands, parents, institutes, schools and others can request the services of an independent advisory team with a pool of professionals who have experience with individuals who exhibit challenging behaviour. In this article the methods of the team will be described using a 24-year-old man as an example. The process took almost 7 years. Finally, this man, who had been living full time in one room in total isolation from the rest of the world, fulfilled his heart's desire--visiting the UK by Hovercraft.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Autistic Disorder / complications
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Humans
  • Intellectual Disability / complications
  • Intellectual Disability / psychology*
  • Male
  • Mental Disorders / etiology*
  • Mental Disorders / therapy*
  • Videotape Recording