Tantrums, Meltdowns & Outbursts, Oh My!
Amanda Tami, LPC, BCBA and Claire Schutte, PsyD, BCBA-D discuss the difference between tantrums and meltdowns and present options for behavioral interventions. They define behaviors in terms of their function and describe common behavior functions include seeking attention, escape avoidance, and automatic behavior. The speakers discuss the ABCs of behavior and give suggestions for managing tantrums and replacing behaviors. They provide additional resources before the Q&A.
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