Fifteen-minute consultation: Managing behaviours that challenge in children and young people with intellectual disability

Key Points

• To provide a structured framework for understanding and managing challenging behaviours in youth with intellectual disabilities.
• Analyzed biological, psychosocial, and environmental factors affecting behaviour.
• Developed a consultation framework for clinicians.
• Suggested assessment strategies for practitioners.
• Identified common underlying issues contributing to challenging behaviours.
• Outlined effective intervention strategies based on assessment findings.