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How To Decrease Aggressive Behaviors When Impulsivity And Inability To Accept No Are The Cause
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I need any and all suggestions. I've narrowed the cause of the behavior down to two things, 1. lack of impulse control and 2. can't handle No or not getting what he wants. In any situation that something he wants is denied he hits, chokes, pokes (usually in the eyes). All aggressive incidents were mild in the fact that he pulled his punches to insure no one was hurt. He is not out of control in these incidents but very aware and in control. We had made a lot of progress in this area (actually… read more

posted November 20, 2014
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It sounds like the problem is the adults. Write them all a letter explaining what you want them to do. Send it be certified or registered mail. Follow-up by scheduling a meeting with the group of parents. Send them all thank you notes for attending. Repeat. After the second or third letter by registered mail, the adults should be following your lead. Good luck! Oh, I like "The Nurtured Heart Approach" by Howard Glasser, Joann Bowdridge, and Lisa Bravo. It works for children and adults. Best wishes and you are tough! I like that! My best, Deb

posted November 25, 2014
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@A MyAutismTeam Member I've got that book and his second book "lost in school" I've also been to two of Ross Greene's conferences. we have a plan in place that was working but now that is no longer working because of reinforced beyond my control. We've done the checklist.

posted November 21, 2014

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