Managing difficult behavior of children is a very difficult task. Dealing with the difficult behavior of special needs children is even more difficult.
Friendship Circle shared some effective tips for parents of special needs children. Hopefully, these tips can help parents have an easier time coping with their kids' behavior.
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1. Record Incidents
One of the most useful tips for parents of special needs children is to keep a journal to record incidents of difficult behavior. It can help you recognize triggers and effective solutions to your child's behavior.
2. Using A "Break Card"
Using a "break card can be effective in preventing kids' meltdowns. "It gives a person the means to communicate their wish to leave an unpleasant situation. They simply need to hand the card over," Friendship Circle explains.
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3. Physical Exercise
Letting special needs children release their pent-up energy and frustration through physical exercise can help calm them down. This practice can also help reduce their stress and anxiety levels.
4. Calm But Assertive Demeanor
Difficult behavior from children is usually handled best by acting and speaking in a calm but assertive manner. Being too aggressive and being too nervous might increase a child's anxiety and frustration.
5. Adequate Sleep
One of the most effective tips for parents of special needs children is to get at least seven to nine hours of sleep every day. Adequate sleep can help both parents and kids to have a good mood and less stress. "Studies have shown that even partial sleep deprivation has a significant effect on mood," Get Sleep explains.
