I’ve often been asked to address how to deal with a person with a mental illness or a substance abuse issue who is very symptomatic and who may be displaying unusual, disruptive or challenging ...

Operationally define challenging behaviors. Challenging behaviors should be defined in terms that are specific, observable, and measureable (i.e., one can see and count the behaviors). Be specific ...

If you're anything like most pet parents, you'd probably love to have a magic wand that you could wave over your dog during training sessions to help them master any skill or command instantly. But, ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A recent study from the University of Kansas has found that teachers widely believe increasing students’ engagement in instruction can help decrease challenging behaviors in the ...

Challenging behavior among preschoolers isn’t easy to navigate. It can get especially frustrating if you feel your child is being unfairly disciplined in the classroom. Here are five takeaways from a ...

Mistreatment is disrespectful behavior that interferes with the learning process. Examples of mistreatment include public belittlement or humiliation, threats of physical harm or punishment, ...

Now that you know several different prevention strategies, which one will you use first? We have provided you with some tips for success to help you through the process: Choose specific challenging ...

Challenging behaviors can be frustrating and exhausting, often leaving adults doubting their ability to manage the moment. Yet behind every power struggle, outburst, or meltdown lies a story — a skill ...

Madison Cortland ARC is happy to announce a new training program for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The program, called "Challenging Behavior Group Training", offers ...

The Southeast Minnesota Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will offer a workshop Saturday for people dealing with challenging childhood behaviors. Confidence building, parenting ...

Two months into this past school year, I was approached by a few teachers about the challenges they were having with students. The year was just beginning, but these teachers—two new to the profession ...