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Our Children and Challenging Behaviors course presents a new way of looking at behaviors in children and common mistakes we tend to make in treating and managing them. Our course includes case histories, practical strategies, and resources which discuss behavioral challenges and aims to forge healing, lasting solutions based on current neuroscience. Once we understand what might be causing challenging behaviors, we can develop techniques designed to help children connect their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions when they simply cannot.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Describe the origin behaviors and development
- Recall individual differences and behavioral control
- Identify practical methods and ways for helping children find their own solutions
- Define neurodiversity and trauma
Children and Challenging Behaviors Module 1
Understanding the Origin of Behaviors
What are behaviors telling us about a child’s underlying neurophysiological processes? This module discusses the concept of neuroception, which provides a key to understanding behaviors as adaptations. We also discuss how stress affects our body responses and functional emotional development.
- A New Way of Understanding Behaviors
- Neuroception
- Intentionality and Planning
- Stress Responses
- Functional Emotional Development
Children and Challenging Behaviors Module 2
Individual Differences
Acknowledging each child’s individual uniqueness is important in helping to understand intentional misbehavior and a child’s adaptations to their body’s signals. We describe the elements behind the physical body, behavioral control, sensory processing, and behaviors influenced by thoughts and feelings.
- Observable Behaviors
- The Physical Body and Behavioral Control
- Sensory Processing
- Behaviors Influenced by Feelings
- Behaviors Influenced by Thoughts
Children and Challenging Behaviors Module 3
Solutions
Feeling safe is an inherent desire for every person. This module discusses the basics of stress and why children need adults for co-regulation and how to provide cues for relational safety for children. We also examine the basics of play, de-escalation strategies, and how to help children find their own solutions.
- Stress and Co-Regulation
- Child’s History and Tracking Behavior Patterns
- De-Escalation Strategies
- Play Basics
- Helping Children Find Their Own Solutions
Children and Challenging Behaviors Module 4
Neurodiversity and Trauma
In our final module, we examine how to properly interpret behaviors in neurodiverse individuals. We also discuss how early adverse experiences impact children and their behavior. Finally, we describe the problem with rewards and punishments.
- Behaviors in Autism and Neurodiversity
- Modeling Awareness and Self-Compassion
- Early Adverse Experiences
- Rewards and Punishments
- Targeting Relationships
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player
