Strategies for Caring for Preschool and School-Age Children with Challenging Behaviors

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Date of Publication
July 7, 2021
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Overview

This course is designed to help child care providers and directors learn how to create an inclusive child care environment for all children. During this course, we learn why children use challenging behavior, what you can do to prevent it, and how to effectively respond when prevention is not enough.

Course Information

This 2-hour course is part of a series of online trainings designed to help child care providers and directors gain a better understanding of how to create an inclusive child care environment for all children.

During this online course, you will learn:

  • why children use challenging behavior
  • what you can do to prevent this behavior
  • how to effectively respond when prevention is not enough.

We will also talk specifically about challenging behavior in children with special needs, and how caregivers can respond appropriately and effectively.

This training course was developed and produced by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System in cooperation with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Child Care Licensing Division, and using funds provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.

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