Timeless wisdom, bears frequent repetition ...

Behavioral change as communication

Brian Chicoine, Adult Down Syndrome Clinic, 6th October 2013

... When I teach medical students and residents, I always tell them that if they are going to sleep through the rest of my presentation, this is the one slide they should review.

“There is an interaction between physical and mental health”.  

“Any and all behavior change should be viewed as a possible communication tool”.

When there is a behavioral change, it is imperative to look at possible contributing factors. Could there be a physical health problem? A social issue? A psychological stress? A problem in any and all of these areas can contribute to behavioral change ...

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