Redirect

Using redirect for screaming Recognize the behavior: Throwing a loud tantrum. Identify what you want to see: Using strategies to calm down when upset. Use the Skill: Focus on something your child likes or model calming. Ignore any screaming until your child joins you. Purpose: Redirect helps your child focus on what you want them […]

Adjust the Environment

Using adjust the environment for screaming Recognize the behavior: Throwing a loud tantrum. Identify what you want to see: Using strategies to calm down when upset. Use the Skill: Are they sensitive to noise? Try noise cancelling headphones in loud places.  Purpose: Adjust the environment to prevent a tantrum and help your child stay calm. […]

Transitions

Using transitions for screaming Recognize the behavior: Throws a loud tantrum. Identify what you want to see: Using strategies to calm down when upset. Use the Skill: Try transitions before a difficult activity. For example, “In five minutes it’s bedtime.” “After this page, it’s time for dinner.” Purpose: Transitions help children move from one activity […]

Enjoy

Using enjoy for screaming Recognize the behavior: Throwing a loud tantrum. Identify what you want to see: Using strategies to calm down when upset. Use the Skill: You might have a lot of negative feelings during and after a tantrum. Once your child is calm, try your best to let go of those feelings and […]

Describe

Using descriptions for screaming Recognize the behavior: Throwing a loud tantrum. Identify what you want to see: Using strategies to calm down when upset. Use the Skill: Describe your child’s behaviors before they get upset. For example, “You are working to fit those pieces together.” Purpose: Descriptions help a child focus on the current activity […]

Imitate

Using imitation for screaming Recognize the behavior: Throwing a loud tantrum. Identify what you want to see: Using strategies to calm down when upset. Use the Skill:                           Quietly imitate any calming strategies your child uses. Don’t imitate a tantrum. Purpose: Imitation shows you […]

Reflect

Using reflections for Screaming Recognize the behavior: Throwing a loud tantrum. Identify what you want to see: Using strategies to calm down when upset. Use the Skill: Imagine your child says, “This is really hard.” Reflect your child before they tantrum. For example, “This is hard. I can help if you want.” Purpose: Remember only […]

Praise

Using praise for screaming Recognize the behavior: Throwing a loud tantrum. Identify what you want to see: using strategies to calm down when upset. Use the Skill: After the tantrum is over, praise them. For example, “I’m glad to see you calm again.”  In the future, praise whenever your child uses a calming strategy. For […]