Why children with autism may engage in challenging behaviour? The environmental factors and typical people's behaviour
Almasoud, حنان علي عبد العزيز المسعود Hanan . 2011
This paper is divided to three parts. Part 1 will be a starting point a
guide towards better understanding of the behaviour that is often considered
challenging by parents and teachers. It also will show how to identify the
function of a specific behaviour. Part 2 will discuss the environmental factors
that can trigger challenging behaviour and the different situations where the
behaviour is more likely to occur. It is divided to three parts: the sensory
environment, the learning environment, and the social and communication
environment. Finally, in Part 3, some strategies will suggest how to create an
autism-friendly environment that removes unnecessary barriers, meets the
child’s unique needs and supports his learning in a welcoming and supportive
environment.