Low Arousal Training
This course is designed to introduce participants to the Low Arousal Approach, a person-centred, non-confrontational method of managing challenging behaviour, particularly for individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism. Originally developed from observational data in the late 1980s, this approach focuses on understanding how staff and carers can inadvertently trigger behaviours of concern. The aim is to equip learners with practical strategies to manage crises through prevention, de-escalation, and safe interventions.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand the historical development and principles of the Low Arousal Approach.
- Be able to describe what behaviours of concern are and their triggers.
- Understand how physiological arousal impacts behaviour and why restraint may escalate stress.
- Learn strategies for crisis intervention, including verbal de-escalation and planned, safe physical management where necessary.
- Know how to support individuals involved, including communication and reflection strategies.
Stay updated with our
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand the historical development and principles of the Low Arousal Approach.
- Be able to describe what behaviours of concern are and their triggers.
- Understand how physiological arousal impacts behaviour and why restraint may escalate stress.
- Learn strategies for crisis intervention, including verbal de-escalation and planned, safe physical management where necessary.
- Know how to support individuals involved, including communication and reflection strategies.
Stay updated with our
Training Overview
- History of the Low Arousal Approach
- Key Elements of the Low Arousal Approach
- Trauma-Informed Behaviour Management Approaches
- Challenging Behaviour
- Example Scenarios
- The link between Arousal and Behaviour
- Courses & Triggers
- Possible Consequences of Triggers
- Supporting Individuals
- Summary
Top reviews
No reviews yet.
You May Also Like
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
Take Your
Learning Anywhere
Stay on top of your learning with the Care Learning app.
Are you a qualified
Trainer or Instructor?
Join Care Learning as a trainer and deliver high-quality courses to learners across healthcare and workplace training.
Refer a Friend &
Earn Rewards.
Invite healthcare professionals to join Care Learning and get rewarded when your referral successfully joins.
Frequently asked questions
The course covers the principles of the Low Arousal Approach, understanding triggers, staff influence on behaviour, prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and safe, non-confrontational interventions.
Yes, you will receive a certification upon successful completion of the Low Arousal Training course.
To register, log in or sign in to your Care Learning account using your email and password. If you are new, you can create an account at care-learning.com.
This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, carers, and support staff working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, or behaviours of concern.