Category: Challenging Behaviors

Sometimes, children display behaviors to serve a sensory processing purpose. Learn more about this and how to support these behaviors.

Behavior Challenging Behaviors

How to Address Behaviors That are Shown to Access Objects

April 17, 2021April 18, 20211 Comment

Sometimes children show behaviors in order to access something. Learn about why and how to best address this with strategies.

Challenging Behaviors

Attention-Seeking Behaviors and Ways to Manage Them

April 9, 2021May 1, 20212 Comments

When children display behaviors that seek attention, it can be particularly challenging to understand and address. Learn more about why we see these behaviors and how to address them.

Challenging Behaviors

The 4 Functions of Behaviors: Understanding and managing challenging behaviors

March 29, 2021April 28, 20213 Comments

There are many reasons we might see challenging behaviors in children. Check out the 4 functions of behaviors and ways to address each area.

Challenging Behaviors

How to Address Escaping or Avoidance Behaviors in Children

March 29, 2021March 29, 20212 Comments

Kids can display challenging behaviors to escape or avoid a situation. Learn about why and how to address escaping behaviors in children.

Hi Everyone! I’m Jaclyn and I am a licensed occupational therapist, specializing in pediatrics. I’m a mom to a sweet girl and boy that I adore. I have over a decade of experience working with children of all ages and ability levels. I have worked with families at many stages in their lives: early intervention, acute care, ongoing outpatient therapy, or receiving diagnoses. I believe that the ideas I implement as an OT will benefit many children across ability levels. The ideas you will find here can apply to all kids and families at some phase in their life. I want to share them with you! My aim is to give you information from research and evidence, my experience, and occasionally my opinions. Your job is to read and decide if it fits your life, needs, and philosophy. After all, that’s all we can do as parents and providers: learn from each other and try our best. I hope you enjoy!

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