3. Types of Responsive Behaviour

Movement Related Agitation includes:

  • Walking aimlessly - includes Pacing; Trailing; Restlessness; Repetitive Actions; Dressing / undressing and sleep disturbance
  • Aggression - includes aggressive resistance; physical aggression; verbal aggression
  • Apathy - includes being withdrawn; showing lack of interest and amotivation (inability or unwillingness to participate in normal social situations
  • Depression - includes being sad; tearful; hopeless; low self-esteem; anxiety and guilt

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