title: Defining and treating challenging behaviour.
abstract: Behavioural disorders present extreme problems for clients and careers. In this article, the authors discuss a definition of challenging behaviour. Types of behaviour classified as 'challenging' and possible responses to them, are also considered. Some of the points are illustrated with short case studies.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tarbuck
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015984:Causality; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*