This online article describes how positive behavior support can be used to reduce challenging behavior through identification of the functions of behavior. It discusses how plans should include proactive strategies to avoid challenging behavior, strategies to be implemented after early warning signs, reactive strategies when challenging behavior occurs, and post-incident strategies.

This article may be read together with Part 1 (http://www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk/learning-disability-files/01–Understanding-Challenging-Behaviour-Part-1-web.pdf) and Part 2 (http://www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk/learning-disability-files/02—Finding-the-Causes-of-Challenging-Behaviour-Part-2-web.pdf).

The Challenging Behaviour Foundation is a charity which aims to provide anyone with intellectual disabilities “who displays challenging behaviour to have the same life opportunities as everyone else.” [Website]