3. Behaviour as communication
Now we'd like you to ask yourself the question:
Is it challenging or challenged behaviour?
Often the term 'challenging behaviour' is used to describe something the child is doing to us, those looking after the child. If this is so, we are placing the responsibility on the child alone.
Is this right? Fair? Is the responsibility the child's?
Those looking after the child reacted in a way or have presented a situation or an environment that the child is finding challenging.
So, whose is the responsibility to change things?
To help frame your thinking, reflect on the questions on this and the following screens.