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These were some of the helpful tips ( questions and answers) taken from my one day workshop/training course about person with learning difficulties and complex behaviour on 27th October 2005.

Questions on Complex and Distressing Behaviour

1. Does having a learning difficulty make people more likely to have complex behaviour? Answer: Generally no although if there is an additional mental health problem then they may.

2. Might the environment people with learning difficulties live in cause complex and distressing behaviours? Answer: Yes if the environment and the carers are not sensitive to the needs of the individuals e.g. too much noise, too little activity, not enough personal space.

3. Might communication problems cause complex and distressing behaviour? Answer: Yes if individual cannot make their needs known or do not understand what is expected of them.

4. Might poor eyesight in a person with learning difficulties cause complex and distressing behaviours? Answer: Yes, if their environment is not equipped to their needs and if they become frustrated with their lack of ability to perform tasks especially if they have previously been able to perform them.

5. Might poor hearing in a person with learning difficulties cause complex and distressing behaviour? Answer: Yes, as people feel isolated and are often unclear of instructions and so can appear to be being awkward.

6. When someone is becoming aggressive should you; a) try hold unto them to calm them down? b) give them space and stay out of the way? c) send them to their room until they are quiet? d) tell them they cannot have a cup of tea unless they behave themselves.

Answer: usually b) although each person is an individual and should be treated as such. a), c), and d) are all illegal answers and abusive.

7. It is important to keep records on peoples behaviours? If so why? Answer: Yes to ensure consistent approach and to look for triggers.

8. Give three reasons why people may become aggressive: Answer: Some reasons are; fear, boredom, pain, loneliness, drugs, (illegal and illicit), reactive, mental health problems

9. Why might a person try to wander away? Answer: Coping with stress, searching for security, assertion of will, response to boredom or over stimulation, reaction to prolonged use of some medication.

Ten Principles of Person Centred Care.

a. Attend to the whole person,

b. See each individual as unique and special.

c. Give respect to the past.

d. Focus on positives,

e. Stay in communication,

f. Nourish attachments,

g. Create community,

h. Maximise freedom and minimise control,

I. Receive as well as give,

J. Maintain a moral world

Pauwi na ako kahapon noong ibigay sa akin ng manager ko ang result ng competency performance ko.Talagang sobrang saya ko dahil napakaganda ang result. Nawala ang pagod ko inspite of the hectic day in the office working with my support manager. Maghapon ba naman kaming gumawa ng end of the month financial report. To tell you frankly d ko linya ang gumawa ng financial report but i have to do it senior na daw kc ako (senior citizen, hehehe..hahaha…)pero kailangan. At least I’m learning along the way. Katatapos ko lang gumawa ng staff rota for december. Staff Rota, ito pa ok lang pero, tapos iba na naman it is really tiring parang nakakapagod na, however, alam ko nandyan lang si Lord na handang magbigay sa akin ng wisdom, knowledge and strength para magampanan ‘yon.

Ayaw ko sanang i announce ito pero I can’t help it, I have to share it and tell the world It’s because of Him. Gusto kong laging ishare sa lahat ng friends ko d2 how really wonderful and amazing our God is. Simula ng pumunta ako d2 sa England up to this very moment, He never let me down. Alam ko ganoon din kayo, marami rin kayong achievements and blessings in life, iba-iba lang ang way natin how to express them and thank Him for what He did.

Iyon lang po sa ngayon mga kaibigan sa friendster. Maraming salamat! Have a nice day!