Living with others with behaviours that challenge: experiences and perceptions of adults with intellectual disabilities.

Background: This study explored the experiences of people with intellectual disabilities who live with others who display behaviours that challenge. Previous research has focused on the impact of behaviours that challenge on staff and families but less is known about the effect it has on service-users.

Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six participants who were recruited from a service specialising in the management of behaviours that challenge.