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Explanation:
The importance of identifying patterns of behaviour or triggers that result in challenging behaviour is that early warning signs can be spotted and acted upon before the behaviour happens or escallates.
Some identifications of a precursor to challenging behaviour are tense muscles, pacing, sweating, facial expressions and increased rate of breathing. These can be difficult to spot in young children. A young person may exhibit changes in their ‘baseline’ behaviour or mood.
Factors that can lead to mood changes are:-
• Lack of choice – ensure there are plenty of activities to choose from
• Boredom through lack of environment – ensure a good, well set out environmen