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Severe challenging behaviour and activities.

David123

Hello all! New to the forum but a long time reader. 

 

Without giving too much information out I currently work with a gentleman who has severe challenging behaviour and is at the high end of the spectrum. 

 

I'm finding it rather difficult finding this gentleman activities that would be appropriate. We've tried a range of things from swimming (which he loves) to rock climbing, music therapy. The problem we have is that he is obese and we want him to lose some of the weight he currently has. 

 

Currently on 2:1 in house and 3:1 for new activities. I know it's very vague but any advice would be greatly appreciated. 

 

Thank you :) 

David. 

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  • As much as you need to consider outtings, if you are worried about his weight it is as important to look at his diet and day to day activities. A more productive diet could also help with behavioural problems. If someone is considerably obese then exercise should be gentle to begin with so as not to put too much strain on the heart. Swimming as you have alrady mentioned is really the most ideal thing to start with. activities that include some degree of being active such as bowing are also a good idea.

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  • As much as you need to consider outtings, if you are worried about his weight it is as important to look at his diet and day to day activities. A more productive diet could also help with behavioural problems. If someone is considerably obese then exercise should be gentle to begin with so as not to put too much strain on the heart. Swimming as you have alrady mentioned is really the most ideal thing to start with. activities that include some degree of being active such as bowing are also a good idea.

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