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Sleep: A New Cerebra Guide for Parents
A new guide for parents has been developed by researchers...
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ASM 17 French Smith-Magenis Support Group Annual Conference
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Smith Magenis Syndrome Awareness Month
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The Benefits of Communication Passports
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Other Triggers for Challenging Behaviour
In the previous pages you have seen that there are a number of things in the environment that might trigger challenging behaviour. The different situations described in the section on causes of challenging behaviour are some of the most common reasons why we see challenging behaviour. However, these are certainly not the only reasons.
In the following pages we will outline some other triggers for challenging behaviour that may be relevant including: anxiety, interruption to repetitive activities and frustration related to poor communication skills and how to manage these behaviours.