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Self-Injurious Behaviour

Synopsis
Professors Chris Oliver and Glynis Murphy, the UK’s leading authorities on self-injurious behaviour, join forces to offer clear and practical information and advice to families caring for individuals with severe learning disabilities. This 45-minute video shows how the self-injurious behaviourof two people has affected their lives and the lives of their families, and how some simple, straightforward steps can help to reduce self-injurious behaviour.

The video/DVD emphasizes the need to understand the causes and function of the self injurious behaviour, and addresses issues such as the use of medication and protective devices. Produced primarily for family carers, this resource also provides a useful introduction to any professionals who may encounter self-injurious behaviour in individuals with severe learning disabilities
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Subjects
Social welfare
Keywords
carers; learning disabilities; social work training; self harm

Credits

Contributor
Chris Oliver; Glynis Murphy

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£31.50
Availability
Sale
Year
2008

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£35.00
Availability
Sale
Year
2008

Distributor

Name

Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Email
info@thecbf.org.uk
Web
http://www.thecbf.org.uk/ External site opens in new window
Phone
01634 838739
Address
c/o The Old Courthouse
New Road Avenue
Chatham
Kent
ME4 6BE

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