Family Support Network | Preventing Challenging Behaviors

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Preventing Challenging Behavior Resources

Often, difficult behaviors can be avoided by using "general strategies for encouragement," such as providing loving and understanding relationships and high-quality supportive environments. Additionally, teaching children specific social and emotional skills can help them to better manage their emotions, form relationships, and come up with solutions to problems.

Visual Supports for Routines, Schedules, and Transitions

Visual Support for Routines, Schedules, and Transitions

View our Visual Support English Brochure (PDF) which can help children learn new skills and prevent challenging behavior.

Helping Children Transition Between Activities

Helping Children Transition Between Activities

Adults can help children predict what is coming next which helps make transitions smoother. View our Helping Children Transition Between Activities - English Brochure (PDF) to learn more.

Using Visual Schedules

Using Visual Schedules

View the Using Visual Schedules - Video on YouTube if your child struggles with transitions, completing a task or following verbal directions.