ECE 151 Preventing and Managing Challenging Behaviors Chp 5

What is a challenging behavior?

• crying

• hitting

• it depends on how the adult looks at it

• everything

Causes of inappropriate behavior can be...

• to escape something unpleasant

• to get attention

• to gain access to something

• to make you mad

If a child tries to escape they could be trying to avoid discomfort from...

• a long car ride

• their environment

• being stepped on by an elephant

• their internal state

Running away, crawling into a small space, having a tantrum can be considered WHAT type of behaviors?

• sensory

• angry

• communication

• escape

Picking on others, removing clothes, breaking things might be examples of ...

• attention giving

• attention seeking

• behavior seeking

• being mad

Children's behaviors may be their way of telling you they want an object, sensation or activity. This is called...

• attention seeking

• gaining access

• escape

• attention giving

A child with a neurological disorder may have...

• lack of impulse control

• increased frustration

• frequent crying

• new toys everyday

Difficulty coping with change, repetitive behaviors, and tactile defensiveness may indicate a child with...

• splinters in their fingers

• ADHD

• autism

• physical disabilities

Communication disorders include...

• speech and language impairments

• fine and gross motor delays

• cognitive delays

• social & emotional impairments

If a child has seizures...

• know their medication routine

• call 911 if seizure lasts more than 5 minutes

• DO NOT restrain them

• put something soft under their head