Effects of a Web-based Training Programme Focusing on Challenging Behaviour

This web-based training program is focusing on strengthening the carers' communication skills. Video lectures on the definitions, characteristics and causes of challenging behavior will be given. Video lectures will also be given on the importance of the carers' views on their values, emotions, abilities and attitude towards people with intellectual disabilities and on the impact that workplace culture and environmental factors have on the quality of interactions. The program also includes written cases that gives the participants opportunities to reflect upon approaches supporting a successful interaction. It also covers factors to consider when mental illness and challenging behavior occur. The time to complete the web-based training program is estimated at approximately ten hours.