Praise (labeled) appropriate behavior & ignore negative behavior

Setting Rules/Limits- Rules should be explain to the children and strictly enforced. They should be simple and few.

Visual behavior contracts- is useful when trying to reinforcing appropriate behavior. It is a daily visual aid to the child that allows the child to feel successful and motivated. Some examples of reinforcing appropriate behavior might be tangible rewards, or token economy systems. 

Be consistent and provide a structured environment

Using & modeling appropriate coping strategies such as; taking deep breaths, walking away, asking for help, taking a break

Provide opportunities for choices- meaning creating an environment where children are encouraged to make choices and are actively involved

Hurdle help- is extra assistance you provide to a student to start or continue an activity; this helps to avoid the student from becoming frustrated or having anxiety.

Redirection-is a technique that involves the simple act of redirecting a child to appropriate behavior.

Prompting- is a cue or a hint given to the child to help them complete a task or behavior. Prompts are used to teach the child a skill. An example of a prompt might be taking your child’s hand and guiding them to the correct item (hand-over-hand) or even saying part of a word when the requirement is verbal, such as “What is it? It’s a d___” (for “dog”).

Directive statements- is statements that identifies the behavior that you are seeking from the child. For example, “Please raise your hand” or “Please sit down”.