MANAGEMENT OF BEHAVIOUR IN ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Dr Radhika Kapur
University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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People with intellectual disabilities experience some forms of behavioural disorders on a frequent basis that may manifest as stereotypies, difficult or disruptive behaviour towards oneself or other people and primarily problems in learning and understanding things. Behaviours also include imposing harm upon oneself or others, and causing destruction of objects or property. These are some of the behavioural traits that one may depict as a result of intellectual disabilities. Therefore, it is vital to understand the ways that may be used in effective management of ones behaviour. The main purpose of this research paper is to understand how to manage the behaviour of adults with intellectual disabilities. The areas that have been highlighted include, causes of intellectual disabilities, management of challenging behaviour, using medication to manage behaviour problems of adults with intellectual disabilities, ways to manage the behaviour of adults with intellectual disabilities, and quality of life assessment for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Keywords:
Intellectual Disabilities; Behaviour; Management; Adults; Life Assessment; Challenges
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