Challenging Behaviour Training
Led by The Challenging Behaviour Foundation, hosted by 21 Together.
This 2-day workshop is for parents/carers or professionals in KENT supporting a young person with Down’s syndrome, whose behaviour can be extreme. This is not suitable for people looking for advice with general behaviour concerns, but those that are more complex.
Cost: £25 parent/carers; £120 professionals (one ticket includes both sessions).
Both sessions MUST be attended.
Day 1:
Sunday 23rd June 2024
10:00 - 2:30
Maidstone Community Support Centre, Marsham Street, ME14 1HH.
You will need to bring lunch with you (there is an on-site café that you can use).
Understanding Challenging Behaviour
Objectives to be covered in the session:
What is challenging behaviour
The impact of challenging behaviour
Reasons for behaviour
Context and environment
Purposes (functions) of behaviour
Reinforcement
Setting events and triggers
Sensory differences
ABC recording
A story of success
How to look after yourself
Day 2:
Sunday 30th June 2024
10:00 - 2:30
Maidstone Community Support Centre, Marsham Street, ME14 1HH.
You will need to bring lunch with you (there is an on-site café that you can use).
Supporting Behaviour Change
Objectives to be covered in the session:
Why do people challenge (recap)
Reasons and purpose (recap)
Arousal curve
Positive Behaviour Support
Proactive and reactive strategies
How to prevent challenging behaviour
How to stop behaviour escalating
How to respond to an incident
What to do after an incident
Individual planning and behaviour support plans
Working in partnership
The approach is person-centred, non-aversive and reflects families’ and professionals’ perspectives. The style is interactive and informal – participation is encouraged through discussions and activities in small/whole groups.
CBF workshops are co-produced and delivered by Family Carer Trainers and Positive Behaviour Support Trainers. This ensures training is supported by evidence- based theory and practice in a way that is accessible for everyone.
21 Together hold a strong belief that no family should be denied access to training due to finances. Our Financial Support Policy and application form is available upon request.