Impact of Legislated Quality Assurance Measures on Interventions and Challenging Behaviour in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Research
Written By Karen Chartier, M.ADS, BCBA, Clinical Director

2-Nov-2020 (published in the Journal on Developmental Disabilities)

Our Lake Ridge Team recently had a manuscript published in the Journal on Developmental Disabilities. Lake Ridge values the importance of evidence-based research and evaluation and supports our clinicians contributing to our field through our clinical activities.

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Abstract

Persons with intellectual disabilities (ID) are at risk for challenging behaviour (e.g., self-injury, aggression, destruction) and several evidence-based interventions exist. Ontario recently mandated Quality Assurance Measures (QAMs) governing the design and implementation of Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) for challenging behaviour in individuals with ID receiving government funded adult residential and day supports. This study evaluated the impact of QAM-compliant BSPs on challenging behaviour and staff use of intrusive procedures in 14 adults living in community group homes. Challenging behaviour, PRN (as needed) medication and restraint use decreased over a 12-month period. Staff viewed the new BSPs favourably. These preliminary findings support the value of legislated measures to improve interventions for adults with ID and challenging behaviour.

Karen Chartier, M.ADS, BCBA, Clinical Director

M.ADS, BCBA

Clinical Director Karen has been an integral clinician and manager at Lake Ridge Community Support Services since 1995. She joined the leadership team as a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst after providing comprehensive community supports as a Behaviour Consultant in the adult developmental service sector for years. Karen holds a Master’s degree in Applied Disabilities Studies from Brock University and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst Certification. Karen is passionate about leading our ABA behaviour therapy teams to promote quality of life, social inclusion and integration, and meaningful change for the children, youth and adults who receive our services.

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