Say “OUCH” to
challenging behaviors
O = Observe
U = Understand
C = Change
H = Help
When a child struggles to behave, the priority is on change.
Involve the child and family as you consider changes you can
make in the environment, schedule, expectations, and possibly
the social arrangement (seating, group size, caregivers). Can
the child take a break when she gets too excited? Will a picture
check list help her move through the day?
Michael’s teacher
and parents agree that he could arrive ten minutes before the
other children. A quiet time to settle in helped calm his morning
tantrums. |
