The behavioural needs of people who have a learning disability

When you always do what you always did, you always get what you always got. (Attributed to Mark Twain and adapted in Gates et al ., 2004)

This chapter will explore the needs of people with a learning disability who also present with challenging behaviour. This will be achieved by use of Lawrence’s case study already outlined in Chapter 18. Reader activities will also be used to help develop an understanding of this complex area of care.