Cooperation over Compliance
Set the tone for success in any ABA program, classroom, or home by embracing a compassionate, relationship-centered approach to behavior management. Our cooperation over compliance series is designed to help you bring a more compassionate approach to your practice.
What you'll get:
- Lifetime access to 20 video lessons that you can watch at your own pace and rewatch as needed to help you learn a more compassionate approach.
Topics include:
1. Foundation of Behavior Basics
- Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and its core principles.
- How to create positive, individualized programs that highlight what kids can do.
- Understanding the power of a supportive environment and relationship-based teaching.
2. Approaching Behavior with Compassion
- Shift from a compliance-focused mindset to one of cooperation.
- Learn why the relationship with the child is more important than strict technical adherence.
- Discover strategies to build trust and ensure that children feel safe and included.
3. Communication and the ‘Why’ of Behavior
- Explore behavior as a form of communication and learn how to listen effectively.
- Master the ABCs of behavior and understand the motivations behind challenging actions.
- Develop and teach replacement skills that promote positive behavior.
4. Techniques for Preventing Challenging Behavior
- Implement proactive strategies to reduce the likelihood of challenging behaviors.
- Use visuals, structured schedules, and clear communication to support children’s needs.
- Learn how to present demands in a way that encourages cooperation rather than resistance.
5. Strategies for Responding to Challenging Behavior
- Understand the underlying reasons for challenging behaviors and respond with empathy.
- Explore “kind extinction” and other compassionate methods for addressing difficult situations.
- Determine whether a behavior stems from inability or unwillingness, and tailor your response accordingly.