208. Strategies for Behavior: When They Can’t Have What They Want

What do you do when a student asks for something that they cannot have? Oftentimes, when our students request something and they are unable to have it, it can lead to behaviors. There are strategies for behavior we can utilize that can help our students learn that sometimes they cannot have what they ask for.

When we are looking at strategies for behavior, there are some things I would do and things I would not do when a student asks for something they can’t have. We know that we cannot always get what we ask for, but how can we help our students to understand this as well? In this episode, I am sharing my top don’ts for when a student requests something they can’t have, as well as my top 4 strategies to help students understand that something they request may not be available. 

05:41 - Why you should not remove their opportunities to make the request using their communication devices

07:23 - When you should give the student what they are asking for

08:21 - The importance of giving students lots of opportunities to practice this skill

10:13 - How to teach a student to wait for something instead of not having it at all

10:48 - Why you should use concrete signs when something isn’t available

Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode208

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