Ask Dr Doreen: When Behavior Escalates: What Parents Should Do in the Moment?

Your child is melting down. Everyone is watching. You're exhausted, and nothing seems to be working. What do you do next? On Ask Dr. Doreen, we're talking about what parents can do in the moment when challenging behavior escalates—and how to respond in ways that support their child without making the situation worse.

00:00 Ask Dr. Doreen: When Behavior Escalates 03:31 Autism Care Today & the All Ghouls Gala 09:46 What to Do When Challenging Behavior Escalates 11:55 Staying Calm During Public Tantrums 15:42 ABC Data: Understanding Why Tantrums Happen 19:07 Different Causes Require Different Responses 20:49 Prioritizing Safety During a Tantrum 23:48 Attention-Seeking Behavior & When to Ignore 27:06 Teaching Better Ways to Communicate 29:04 How to Ignore Challenging Behavior Correctly 32:30 How Adult Reactions Can Reinforce Tantrums 40:04 When to Give In, Negotiate, or Stand Your Ground 44:10 What to Do When Behavior Becomes Dangerous 49:55 Helping an Autistic Child With Reading Comprehension 54:11 Challenging Behavior in Adults & Teaching Communication

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