Capable environments. Issue 3 (30th November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McGill, Peter; Bradshaw, Jill; Smyth, Genevieve; Hurman, Maria; Roy, Ashok
• Is Part Of: Tizard learning disability review. Volume 25:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 109
• Page End: 116
• Publication Date: 2020-11-30
• Subjects: Learning disabilities -- Challenging behaviour -- Positive behaviour support -- Intellectual disability -- Prevention -- Quality of support; Learning disabilities -- Periodicals; Learning disabled -- Periodicals; Social service -- Periodicals; 362.2
• DOI: 10.1108/TLDR-05-2020-0007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-5474

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to outline the role played by different aspects of the social, physical and organisational environments in preventing behaviour described as challenging in people with learning disabilities. Design/methodology/approach: Conceptual elaboration drawing on research and practice literature. Findings: Community placements for people with learning disabilities should develop the characteristics of capable environments. Such characteristics are associated with prevention of challenging behaviour and improved quality of life outcomes. Originality/value: The notion of the capable environment may help to shift the focus from the individual who displays behaviour described as challenging to the characteristics of the social, physical and organisational supports that they receive.