Deafness and challenging behaviour : the 360 perspective

摘要: In the preface to this volume, editors Sally Austen and Dave Jeffery note that ‘‘. communication is key large parts of cause, prevention, resolution challenging behavior’’ (p. xii). It tenet forms philosophical framework for a compendium information about diagnosis, management behavior in deaf people’’ The opening chapter edited volume begins with stories told through interviews two ‘‘service users’’ (patients or clients). One describes pain forced restraint years sedation endured hospitals equipped only serve hearing people, followed by transformation progress which began when he was finally placed an appropriate program specialized services people. second speaks violence beget misguided attempt avoid boredom living without communication. This service user (over) medication left him so sedated developed painful bedsores. His epiphany came interpreter who served as catalyst his eventual recovery. both these accounts, absence family origin ineffectual treatment programs. contributed chapters comprise body cover wide range topics gathered into four groupings, including introduction topic deafness behaviors, section focusing on etiology managing unique focuses forensic issues, people criminal justice system. Individual focus diverse issues such effect violent caregivers; children; neuropsychological, behavioral, linguistic factors contributing behaviors; psychodynamic approaches autistic spectrum disorders; behaviors older adults; other methods de-escalating behavior; role staff interpreters social skills improvement tool risk management.