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| Resource Name | Description | Resource Type |
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| 100 Calm Down Strategies | It's unlikely someone can be calmed down by being told to CALM DOWN. In fact, just the opposite usually happens. So what can you do when a child is nervously waiting for someone to arrive, refusing to go to the dentist or running in circles out of excitement? Click the link below to access a toolkit of calm down tools and strategies that you can access before, during, and after a crisis. | Website |
| 15 Behavior Strategies for Children on the Autism Spectrum | In this article you will find 15 supportive behavior strategies for children on the autism spectrum (some strategies can be used with adults as well). Many of the strategies can also be used to help children without autism who have challenging behaviors. | Document |
| 4. Play Issues | Podcast on "The Fundamentals of Consultation&": Inclusion specialist Priscilla Weigel describes the importance of play skills in young children and offers strategies to listeners on encouraging children who need to learn how to play. Children may sometimes use challenging behaviors because they haven t developed the social competencies needed to navigate a complex social world. | Podcast |
| 5. Challenging Behavior, Aggression | Aggression is a Learned Attention-Getting Behavior. Sometimes, children will use aggressive behaviors because they have learned that it ‘works’ for them. We can help children replace these behaviors with other more appropriate behavior through responsive interventions and teaching new skills. | Podcast |
| 50 Calm-Down Ideas to Try with Kids of All Ages | Navigating childhood challenges can be stressful, and sometimes deep breathing isn't the solution that works for your child. When your child is in need of tension relief, try one of these 50 calm-down techniques. | Document |
| 6. Challenging Behavior, Power-struggles with Young Children | When the early educator gets into a power struggle with a young child, no one wins. We want children to learn independence and gain self-efficacy, yet they must also conform to the structure of our programs and build social relationships with others. Helping children learn to make good choices is an important strategy here. | Podcast |
| 7 Secrets to Toddler Discipline | Just saying “no” doesn’t always work. How to get your child to live and learn -- and not lose your cool in the process. | Document |
| 7. Challenging Behavior, Putting the Pause Button Between Impulse and Action | Many times, aggressiveness in young children is part of their typical development as they navigate through the social network. Helping them with emotional literacy skills and other important self-regulatory behaviors can diminish aggression towards peers as children learn to communicate more effectively. | Podcast |
| 8 Tips for Helping Kids with Social Skills Issues Cope with the Holiday Season | For kids with social skills issues, holiday events can pose challenges and create stress. Use these eight simple tips to help your child successfully navigate this very social season. | Document |
| 8. Challenging Behavior, Putting the Pause Button Between Impulse and Action | Often children will struggle with regulating their behaviors and emotions based on a number of factors, including their developmental age. You can help children master this important emotional milestone by giving them the skill sets they need to be successful. | Podcast |
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