Abstract
To understand the actual condition of individuals with challenging behaviors in Okayama Prefecture, we conducted a survey of supporters at 411 locations, including special needs schools, welfare service offices for the disabled, and psychiatric institutions. As a result, 388 individuals were identified, which is 2% of the total number of individuals with certificates of intellectual disability in the prefecture. Diagnosis was made in 96.6% of those with intellectual disability(ID)and in 50.8% of those with both ID and autism spectrum disorder(ASD). The places of residence were home(32.2%), residential facility(51.5%), group home (5.9%), and hospitalized(9.8%). Those living at home were spread across 15 of the 27 municipalities. It was confirmed that approximately 30-70% of support organizations are currently facing difficulties in supporting individuals with challenging behaviors. These findings suggest the need to improve support systems for both emerging issues and preventive measures.
