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What is Positive Behaviour Management?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Behaviour management is about guiding your child\u2019s behaviour so that they behave appropriately.<\/p>\n

One effective way to do so is by implementing positive behaviour management<\/a>. This means giving attention to their positive behaviours (e.g. through praises and rewards) instead of punishing or scolding them for negative behaviours.<\/p>\n

Below are some steps you can take to manage your child\u2019s behaviour in a more positive and effective way. We will discuss the reasons for your child\u2019s behaviours and provide some strategies<\/a> you can use to target these behaviours.<\/p>\n

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Step 1 – Figuring Out the Purpose of the Behaviour<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are reasons for all behaviours.<\/em><\/p>\n

Existing research suggests that inappropriate behaviours, regardless of whether performed by an adult or child, serve one or more of the six functions illustrated below.<\/p>\n

Often, when your child cannot tell you the reason for their behaviours, it is easy to misunderstand their intentions and blame them for being \u2018naughty\u2019.<\/p>\n

This may cause both of you to become frustrated, which may accumulate over time to create tension in your parent-child relationship.<\/p>\n

\"Positive<\/p>\n

To identify the purpose of your child\u2019s behaviour, start by considering: \u2018what does my child gain from doing this behaviour?\u2019<\/p>\n

Hint: Pay close attention to what happens before and after the behaviour occurs.<\/p>\n

\"Positive<\/p>\n

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To give you a better idea of how you can implement the strategies with your child, here are some possible case scenarios:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Positive<\/p>\n

Scenario 1: A 7-year-old child who keeps screaming<\/em><\/h4>\n

Step 1: Purpose \u2192 Escape Pain<\/p>\n

Step 2: Reason \u2192 To escape physical discomfort from a toothache<\/p>\n

Step 3: Strategy \u2192 Design visuals (drawings, cards, photographs) for the child to communicate that she is in pain<\/p>\n

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\"Positive<\/p>\n

Scenario 2: A 15-year-old student who keeps hitting students<\/em><\/h4>\n

Step 1: Purpose \u2192 Escape from a task<\/p>\n

Step 2: Reason \u2192 Lacks sufficient ability to perform the task<\/p>\n

Step 3: Strategy \u2192 Make the task easier for student and gradually increase the difficulty<\/p>\n

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If you feel like you need professional help, do reach out for professional help, or alternatively reach out to Annabelle Psychology and book an appointment with us.<\/p>\n

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Article provided by Annabelle Psychology (Source<\/span>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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