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Behavior Management
How can we help a child improve his/her behavior?
• Set clear simple rules and expectations.
• Be consistent in your expectations, rules and reactions.
• Incorporate a positive approach which includes:
• Honest praise
• Tangible reinforcers
• Labeling the specific behavior that is being complimented
• Utilize matter of fact limit setting – avoid emotions when setting limits.
• Develop natural consequences for unacceptable behaviors.
(i.e. If a student didn’t complete the required work in school due to resistance, it should be done at home.)
• Maintain routine and structure in sessions.
• Allow the student to make choices when possible.
• Make sure the lessons are on the child’s instructional level.
• Switch activities frequently based on attention span, ability and difficulty of the activity.
• Alternate simple and challenging activities.
• Model good alternatives in behavior.
• Reinforce others for good behavior (i.e. I like the way….).
• Ignore as much negative behavior as possible.
• Don’t set up confrontations with your student.
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