How to Use Choices and Preferences to Improve Cooperation
How to Use Choices and Preferences to Improve Cooperation We’re going to begin this article by stating the obvious: “People perform better – and, in general, behave better – when...
Behavior
Power of Prevention: Heading Off Difficult Behavior
In the past, children’s challenging behavior was typically addressed with consequences (usually punishment) imposed after the problem behavior occurred. Parents, teachers, and other people supporting children with special needs are now...
The Scary Truth about Halloween Candy
Which do you think has the most chemicals in it – your local hardware store or your child’s bag of Halloween candy? The answer may surprise you! “Most Halloween candy...
The Delicate Balance between Expectation and Acceptance
The Delicate Balance between Expectation and Acceptance My two roles, that of teacher and that of parent, have become so entwined with each other, that even I cannot tell where...
Getting Ahead of the Game: Changing Behavior and Family Life
Changing Behavior and Family Life Amy was five years old, an only child living with both parents. Although Amy had some wonderful strengths, moments of thoughtfulness and calm only punctuated...
Time-Out: Does it Work? How to Improve Children’s Behavior
Time-out is one of the most popular and highly recommended disciplinary strategies. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to use correctly, and when used inconsistently or in the wrong circumstances, can make problems even
“ABA-SkiP” – is Ahead of the Game
Collaboration between MHMRA and the University of Houston – Clear Lake, SkIP is ahead of the game in offering support to these children and
Managing Melt Downs 101
I don’t care who you are – at some point it’s going to happen to you. I am talking about managing meltdowns. Celebrities define their careers with them. However, for parents of special needs children, meltdowns, or drama, are part of daily life
Finding Common Ground: Working Together to Resolve Behavioral Challenges
Amy is a bright, happy 4 year-old girl who lives at home with her parents and 12 year old sister. She has developmental delays that make it difficult for Amy to understand social cues
How to Deal More Effectively with Daily Struggles
Ever notice that there are certain times of day or situations during which struggles with your children seem almost guaranteed
