Family Support Network | Preventing Challenging Behaviors
Preventing Challenging Behaviors
Often, difficult behaviors can be avoided by using "general strategies for encouragement," such as providing loving and understanding relationships and high-quality supportive environments. Additionally, teaching children specific social and emotional skills can help them to better manage their emotions, form relationships, and come up with solutions to problems.
Resources
Visual Supports for Routines, Schedules, and Transitions
Visual supports can help children learn new skills and prevent challenging behavior.
Helping Children Transition Between Activities
Adults can help children predict what is coming next which helps make transitions smoother.
Using Visual Schedules
If your child struggles with transitions, completing a task or following verbal directions, this resource is for you.