Things You'll Need:
- Strong Will
- Patience
- Authority
- Mini Activity (See Resources for ideas)
- Instrument of the child's choosing
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Step 1
Meltdowns (kara.allthingsd.com)As hard as it may be do not give into a child during a meltdown. Especially trivial things such as: Can't have what they want.
Do not make eye contact and state only once what the child is not doing correctly; for example: "We do not throw our toys, that is the rule!". Do not yell or scream this will only excite the child more, use a very mild tone yet firm. -
Step 2
Bubble Pen (www.argonpromo.co.uk)Find a activity that the child enjoys that is small enough to fit in your pocket for example: A bubble pen, stickers, MP3 player.
Use this activity to help redirect a child when they are stressed, over whelmed, scared and in result may show self injurious behaviors and/or stimming. -
Step 3
www.supercoolbaby.comInstruments are a great way to capture a child's attention. Try not to instruct right away, allow the child to make their own music (making noise pleases them just as much as constructed music).
This method works well when a child is having trouble focusing.
So for example: The child sat down and counted to ten, they then jump up and hop around. Put a Xylophone on the table and count while hitting each note. This will redirect the child and bring them back on task.











Comments
justscott said
on 8/4/2009 Good.
L1onherd said
on 7/15/2008 this article will help many parents
LilacGirl said
on 7/14/2008 These are all good ideas.