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HOW TO TAME A TEMPER TANTRUM
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INTRODUCTIONTantrums are an expression of a need.
A. Attention Seeking
B. Escape/AvoidanceC. Access TangibleD. Sensory Needs
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THREE STAGES OF A TANTRUMA. Pre-tantrum build up (escalation)B. Full blown meltdownC. Post-tantrum cool down
PREVENTIONAll Behaviors:* Serve a purpose* Occur for a reason
If you figure out what the child really needs or wants
you will be able to figure out how to prevent the
tantrum in the first place.
IGNORE* If your attention is the thing that’s kindling
the fire; withdraw it.
Even if you cant safely walk away, you can refuse to engage.
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AMUSE* Silly song* Little tickle * Funny face* Something goofy to get the child
laughing instead of squealing.
DISTRACT/REDIRECT
Knowing your child as well as you do, use whatever bag of tricks you know will work.
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PICK AND CHOOSE BATTLESIf you are going to “give in”- do it early.
RELOCATEWhen you foresee this being a BIG one in a
public place, when possible, get up and go!
You can always go back to the market or target later.
Look for Patterns What is going on in the environment?
Are they hungry? Are they tired?
Do you notice behaviors happen at certain times or places?
Is there sun in their eyes? Is it noisy?
ACCEPT Child may need to struggle with some
behavior to learn new and better ways of communicating.
It’s okay to “know” that a behavior is going to happen and allow it to happen…it’s part of how we learn!
KEY CONCEPTS
•Three S’s= Safe, Sane, Simple
SOURCEShttp://EzineArticles.comwww.raising-special-kids.comwww.anieleirose.orgwww.medicinenet.com/temper_tantrumshttp://specialchildren.about.com