9 24 20-Toddlers
9 24 20-Toddlers
9 24 20-Toddlers
Warning Signs
from Typical Toddler and
Preschooler Behavior
Self-injury
• Behavioral deficits
– Impairments to meet
societal expectations
Trouble staying on and finishing Excessive restlessness Doesn’t think before acting Overreactive
tasks
Easily distracted and sidetracked Constantly on the go Limited self-control Reacts quickly and intensely
Better in new situations Plays loudly Repeat offenders & rewards don’t Emotional roller coaster
work
Forgets instructions & needs them Class clown Poor planning Easily frustrated
repeated
Messy & disorganized Extreme squirminess, fidgeting Trouble waiting for their turn or Gives up easily
for things they want
Misses details, careless mistakes Leaves seat Mis-hears instructions or jumps Easily excitable
ahead without listening
Daydreams Runs or climbs when not Unaware of how they affect others Trouble calming themselves
supposed to (and remorseful later)
Doesn’t pay attention when Easily bored and looking for fun Sensitive to corrective feedback
someone talks directly to them
Targeted behaviors
Reduce Develop
symptom relevant life
severity factors
Behavior
Management
Psychological
Support
Education
(individual/
family)
Accommodations
Effective Medical
& Environmental
Intervention Management
Manipulation
Psychological
Support Medical
(parent & Management
child)
Accommodations
& Environmental
Effective
Intervention
Exercise
Manipulation
Imagination crucial
for problem-solving,
loving life, and
excelling.
• School failure
• Substance abuse
• Depression
• Suicidal ideation
• Unwanted pregnancy
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Invite. Ensure everyone’s in a talking mood
Incentive
Receptive Working
Social skills
language memory
Co-Regulation
INVOLVE CHILD START SMALL! FEW STATE RULES TEACH & PRACTICE USE ROLE PLAY TO
RULES AND BUILD POSITIVELY TO SUCCESS KEEP KIDS ACTIVELY
ON SUCCESSES ENGAGED
USE POSITIVE MAKE REWARDS PRAISE KIDS FOR REVIEW RULES PROVIDE ONGOING
MOTIVATORS VS. APPEALING AND FOLLOWING RULES REGULARLY AND AT STRUCTURE AND
PUNISHMENT IMMEDIATE POINT OF SUPPORT FOR
PERFORMANCE SUCCESS
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