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The purpose of this course is to teach clinicians effective and practical strategies to manage challenging and defiant behavior in their young clients. The course will also focus on how clinicians can educate parents on how to manage difficult behavior and avoid power struggles at home. The dynamics and techniques described in this course are intended for use with typically functioning children and those with developmental or language delays. They are not generally adequate or even appropriate for children with serious behavior conditions like oppositional defiant disorder or conduct disorders.
Related Courses:
Practical Strategies to Managing Difficult Behaviors in Young Clients
Defiance and Disrespect: Gaining Cooperation for Optimal Outcome
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
MS, CCC-SLP
Adina Soclof, a certified Speech Pathologist and Parent Educator, teaches parents and professionals the art of effective communication at home and in school. She offers strategies that support character development, confidence, and resilience in children of all ages and abilities. Adina’s professional development workshops guide teachers and other professionals to create safe spaces where children learn and grow. Her live and online parenting classes give moms and dads the language and strategies to create a nurturing and structured home environment. Find her blog at www.ParentingSimply.com. Adina received her BA in History at Queens College and her MS in Communication Sciences at Hunter College.
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
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| 60 min: Introduction: Identify various forms of defiant or challenging behavior: list reasons why children might engage in defiant behavior. |
| 60 min: Causes for Difficult Behavior: explain how executive function skill deficits can lead to challenging behavior; set yourself up for successful interactions with your client |
| 15 min: BREAK |
| 60 min: Strategies to Prevent Resistant and Uncooperative Behavior: set yourself up for successful interactions with your client; identify strategies clinicians and parents can use to prevent difficult behavior |
| 30 min: LUNCH BREAK |
| 60 min: Strategies to Manage Resistant and Uncooperative Behavior: list ways clinicians and parents can avoid and defuse power struggles; identify strategies for freeing children from their defiant roles |
| 60 min: Strategies to Manage Resistant and Uncooperative Behavior: describe communication techniques that clinicians and parents can use to defuse power struggles; learn active listening skills to manage outbursts |
| 15 min: BREAK |
| 60 min: In the Moment: Step by Step Management: review step by step strategies to manage resistant and cooperative behavior during incidences of resistance |
| 10 min: Q &A |
| Financial | Adina Soclof is the founder of ParentingSimply.com and has authored a book where she receives payment from its sale. She received compensation for this presentation from SpeechTherapyPD.com. |
| Nonfinancial | No relevant non-financial relationship exists. |