How do you manage acting-out behaviors in children in short-term crisis settings?

Managing behavior is a complex concept and difficult to address in a generic way. In general, it's helpful to conceptualize behaviors using the ABCs of a behavioral analysis. First, what is the antecedent to the behavior? This may take different forms depending on the environment. A general emergenc...

• Safety, structure, routine, and predictability are all important components for managing acting-out behaviors in children, even in short-term crisis settings. Behavioral plans with appropriate schedules, expectations, and reinforcement should be considered. Given that they are minors, involving the ...