How to Reduce Extreme Behaviour in Children and Young People
Presented by Yvonne Newbold
This two-hour webinar looks at the reasons why children with additional needs can develop extreme behaviour, which may include: –
Some of the issues covered in this webinar are –
- Physical violence towards other people and/or pets
- Controlling behaviour
- Self-harm
- Property destruction
- Using inappropriate and offensive language
Some of the issues covered in this webinar are –
- Sensory Issues
- Communication
- Routines
- Resistance to change.
- Transitions
- Processing speed
- Theory of Mind
- Masking
- Why it is important to move away from traditional parenting strategies.
- Why it is not your fault, or your child’s fault.
- Looking at how judgement and blame from others affects parents and why your child’s behaviour is not your fault.
- The importance of self-care in parents
During the session there is a strong focus on solutions, strategies, approaches and the importance of thinking differently.