Behaviour Management in Children

 Understanding and Guiding Children’s Behaviour: A Practical Approach

Target Audience: 

Parents, Teachers, Caregivers, Early Childhood Educators, Special Education Professionals, and anyone working with children.

Course goals and objectives

• To enable participants to identify and differentiate between various types of behaviours (e.g., typical vs. challenging).
• To equip participants with the ability to analyze behavior using the ABC model (Antecedents, Behavior, Consequences).
• To foster an understanding of the underlying functions of behaviour (attention-seeking, escape/avoidance, tangible reinforcement, sensory stimulation).
• To enable participants to create structured, predictable, and supportive environments that minimize behavioral challenges.
• To equip participants with practical tools, such as positive reinforcement, clear communication, and visual supports.
• To provide participants with a repertoire of effective intervention techniques, including redirection, active listening, choice-making, and social stories.
• To guide participants in differentiating between effective strategies and techniques that may be harmful or ineffective.
• To encourage the development of strong, positive relationships between caregivers/educators and children based on trust, empathy, and respect.
• To encourage participants to recognize the importance of professional collaboration (e.g., with teachers, therapists, and other specialists).
• To guide participants in identifying when seeking professional help may be necessary.