Positive behaviour support for a child with severe learning disability.

This case study describes the implementation of positive behaviour support by a learning disability child and adolescent mental health team. Care was planned and carried out in the family setting for a young child with severe learning disability and self-injurious behaviour, after a full assessment....

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Publicado en:Learning Disability Practice Vol. 15; no. 10; pp. 24 - 28
Autores principales: Palmes, Tandy, Millington, Penelope
Formato: case study tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The) Dec2012
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Sumario:This case study describes the implementation of positive behaviour support by a learning disability child and adolescent mental health team. Care was planned and carried out in the family setting for a young child with severe learning disability and self-injurious behaviour, after a full assessment. The parents' perspectives are included, and the theory and evidence base are considered. The outcomes of the interventions are evaluated as positive and sustainable.