This section focuses on how the environment itself can have a negative impact on how a person behaves. It highlights environmental influences that may need to be removed or altered to eliminate or lessen this impact.
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What Causes Behaviour?
The reasons why behaviours occur can be found in the Environment
The environment consists of all the things that surround us. Environmental influences are both physical and social. They are sometimes referred to as Setting Events. These environmental influences have an impact on behaviour. Some environments promote positive behaviour and some promote negative behaviour.
Environmental Influences
- Light
- Noise
- Smell
- Textures
- Other children
- Parents
- Teachers
- Instruction
- School work
- Visual support
- The way people speak
- Health issues
- Weather
- Time of day
- Temperature
- Clothes
- Room layout
- Needs
- Reinforcement
Environmental Influences on Behaviour
- Medical Issues
- Communication challenges
- Sensory Issues
