Preventing Problem Behaviors in Young Children with Disabilities

Young children with disabilities acquire behavior problems as a result of many factors. When planning interventions, it is important to remember that all children may display stages of inappropriate behaviors at various times during their early development. In most cases, the problems are short-live...

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Published in:Exceptionality : the official journal of the Division for Research of the Council for Exceptional Children 2008-05, Vol.16 (2), p.78-92
Main Authors: Jolivette, Kristine, Gallagher, Peggy A., Morrier, Michael J., Lambert, Richard
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Autism
Behavior
Behavior modification
Behavior Problems
Children with disabilities
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Disabilities
Intervention
Language Impairments
Positive Reinforcement
Prevention
Skill Development
Young Children
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Summary:Young children with disabilities acquire behavior problems as a result of many factors. When planning interventions, it is important to remember that all children may display stages of inappropriate behaviors at various times during their early development. In most cases, the problems are short-lived and typically improve with guidance and age. There are children with continuing or increasing problem behaviors that result in injury to self or others or that cause damage to the environment; interfere with development, learning, and acquisition of new skills; or socially isolate the child. We discuss interventions and prevention strategies for young children with persistent and consistent behavior problems and present directions for future research.
ISSN:0936-2835
1532-7035
DOI:10.1080/09362830801981195