Page 29 - Coping With Students Challenging Behaviour

INTERVENTION TO CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR
Calming/interfering techniques depend on the child and his challenging behaviour. It is important to find ways to help your child reduce challenging behaviours. The recommendation always depends on the child’s behaviour.
1. REASONS, MOTIVES FOR CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR
It is important to identify the need for challenging behaviour and teach alternative behaviour to reduce problem behaviour. E.g. how to get attention in a polite way, how to signal your wishes.
2. BE CALM
In a conflict situation, stay calm, do not show your irritation or feelings. The calmness of an adult also helps the child to calm down. Going with a child’s emotion creates even more insecurity and anxiety in the child.
3. COMMUNICATION
Clear and understandable communication for the child. Ask simple questions and use appropriate language to the child’s level of communication. Use short simple sentences, simple orders. Use alternative communication if necessary (PCS pictures, sign language).
MANUAL FOR TEACHERS, PARENTS AND OTHER SPECIALISTS TO PREVENT
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