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Study Notes
There are several methods and approaches available to help individuals manage their behaviour. Sometimes it may be necessary to try a number of methods to identify what works best for each unique individual.
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Some examples include:
- Discussion of possible consequences of behaviour whilst individual is at baseline
- Risk perception – helping an individual assess risks realistically
- Modelling – displaying appropriate behaviour in situations can help individuals learn (from example) how to manage those situations themselves
- Be open and honest with indivduals
- Encourage independence and choice
- Use breathing techniques or meditation
- Identify at the need (tangible, escape, attention, sensory) and teach individual more appropriate behaviours to fulfill that need
- Help individual recognise early warning signs and triggers
- CBT
- Encourage use of prescribed medication (as per doctor’s instructions)
- Support individual to set goals
- Use praise when individual manages behaviour appropriately
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