Table 4 Findings from the FGI

Main Category Subcategory Meaning Units
Experiences of challenging behaviors and support for behavioral interventions Case of challenging behaviors Sensory sensitivity and limited forms of emotional expression, Limited forms of communication
Training for behavioral interventions supporting challenging behaviors Experience in behavioral intervention training, Advantages and disadvantages of training for challenging behavior interventions
Responses and limitations in addressing challenging behaviors Coping with challenging behaviors, Dilemmas arising from coping with challenging behaviors
Experiences in providing behavioral interventions for challenging behaviors Success factors in challenging behavior interventions, Experiences and factors of unsuccessful challenging behavior interventions
Enhancing staff competencies Awareness Appropriate understanding and acceptance of individuals with disabilities, Egalitarian relationships between service users and staff, Collaboration among team members
Methods System to share experiences among staff, The need to develop on-site customized intervention manuals, The necessity of regular team-based practice-oriented training within institutions, The importance of ongoing consultation and supervisory support
Resources Expansion and appropriate allocation of personnel, Securing and utilizing financial resources, The need for safe and inclusive physical spaces
Strategies for improving burnout recovery Burnout experiences Safety threats and teacher exhaustion caused by challenging behaviors, Work environment, Demands and expectations from service users’ guardians, Social perceptions of the profession
Recovery strategies Individual level, Organizational level, Policy level