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Managing Behavioral Issues in Child Care and Schools

By American Academy of Pediatrics
Edited by Mary Margaret Gleason, MD, FAAP and Allison Boothe Trigg, PhD
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This new quick reference guide provides child care directors, teachers, and caregivers with essential information on managing emotional and behavioral issues in group care settings.

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  1. Page XI
    Preface
  2. Page XIII
    Acknowledgments
  3. Page XV
    About This Book
  4. Page 1
    1. Managing Behavioral Issues in Child Care and Schools: Introduction and Overview
    1. Page 3
      Introduction
    2. Page 4
      Overview
    3. Page 4
      Summary
  5. Page 5
    2. The Social and Emotional Development of Young Children
    1. Page 7
      Introduction
    2. Page 7
      Emotional Development
    3. Page 8
      The Effect of Temperament
    4. Page 9
      Caregiver-Child Attachment Considerations
    5. Page 10
      Social Development
    6. Page 12
      Typical Concerns of Early Childhood
    7. Page 14
      Responding to Challenging Behaviors
    8. Page 17
      Additional Resources
  6. Page 19
    3. Contributors to Social-Emotional Development
    1. Page 21
      What Influences Young Children’s Social-Emotional Development?
    2. Page 21
      Genetics and Epigenetics
    3. Page 23
      Medical Conditions
    4. Page 24
      Environmental Factors (Relationships)
    5. Page 27
      Community Factors
    6. Page 27
      Adverse Childhood Experiences
    7. Page 28
      Protecting Children
    8. Page 29
      Summary
    9. Page 30
      References
  7. Page 33
    4. Promoting Well-being in Early Care and Education Settings
    1. Page 35
      Center-Level Well-being
    2. Page 38
      Family-Level Well-being
    3. Page 39
      Classroom-Level Well-being
    4. Page 42
      Child-Level Well-being
  8. Page 45
    5. Addressing Challenging or Disruptive Behaviors
    1. Page 47
      The ABCs of Behavior
    2. Page 48
      Step 1: Identify the Behaviors to Target
    3. Page 48
      Step 2: Consider Contextual Influences
    4. Page 48
      Step 3: Observe What Occurs Immediately Before Challenging Behaviors (the Antecedent)
    5. Page 49
      Step 4: Understand the Consequences
    6. Page 49
      Step 5: Understand the Meaning of Behaviors
    7. Page 49
      Step 6: Respond to Children’s Needs, Prevent Challenging Behaviors, and Teach New Behaviors
    8. Page 50
      Step 7: Determine New Responses
    9. Page 51
      Crisis Responses
    10. Page 52
      Concerns Specific to Infants
    11. Page 52
      Consider Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants
    12. Page 53
      Implicit Bias and Its Role in Behavioral Expectations
    13. Page 53
      References
  9. Page 55
    6. Children With Special Needs
    1. Page 57
      Children With Developmental Delays
    2. Page 59
      Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
    3. Page 63
      Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
    4. Page 65
      Children Exposed to Trauma and Adversity
    5. Page 68
      Recognizing Abuse and Neglect
    6. Page 69
      Children With Chronic Medical Conditions
    7. Page 72
      Children Taking Medications That Influence Social-Emotional Functioning
    8. Page 74
      Medications for Mental Health Problems
    9. Page 76
      Medications for Other Concerns
    10. Page 76
      Summary
    11. Page 76
      References
  10. Page 79
    7. When the Usual Approaches Are Not Working
    1. Page 81
      Partnering With Parents
    2. Page 81
      Anticipating Challenges
    3. Page 83
      Mental Health Consultation
    4. Page 84
      Community Resources
    5. Page 84
      Clinical/Professional Partners
    6. Page 88
      Evidence-based Treatments
    7. Page 91
      Suspensions and Expulsions
    8. Page 92
      References
  11. Page 93
    8. Case Examples
    1. Page 95
      The Case of the Peaceful Pusher: A Child Who Pushes Often
    2. Page 96
      The Case of the Absent Antecedent: A Child Who Seems to Become Aggressive for No Reason
    3. Page 98
      The Case of No Napping
  12. Page 101
    9. Quick Reference Sheets
    1. Page 105
      Adoption, Foster Care, and Nonparental Care
    2. Page 109
      Aggression
    3. Page 113
      Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
    4. Page 117
      Autism Spectrum Disorder
    5. Page 119
      Biting
    6. Page 123
      Child Abuse
    7. Page 127
      Consistent Crying
    8. Page 129
      Depression
    9. Page 133
      Developmental Delays
    10. Page 137
      Difficulties With Sharing Objects
    11. Page 139
      Difficulty Participating in Group Activities
    12. Page 143
      Disruptive Behavioral Disorders
    13. Page 147
      Fear and Anxiety
    14. Page 151
      Gender Development and Diversity
    15. Page 153
      Hyperactivity
    16. Page 155
      Napping Difficulties
    17. Page 157
      Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
    18. Page 159
      Physical Altercations
    19. Page 163
      Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
    20. Page 167
      Responding to Tantrums
    21. Page 171
      Selective Mutism
    22. Page 175
      Self-stimulation
    23. Page 177
      Separation Anxiety
    24. Page 179
      Sleep Disorders
    25. Page 183
      Violence
  13. Page 185
    10. Sample Forms
    1. Page 189
      Infant Daily Report Form
    2. Page 190
      Teacher Daily Report Form
    3. Page 192
      Incident Report Form for a Child With a Minor Injury
    4. Page 193
      Disruptive Behavior Report Form
    5. Page 195
      Daily Report Home
    6. Page 196
      Introducing…Me! Form
    7. Page 198
      Early Childhood Screening Assessment.
    8. Page 200
      Medication Administration Packet
    9. Page 201
      Receiving Medication
    10. Page 202
      Medication Log
    11. Page 203
      Medication Incident Report
    12. Page 204
      Preparing to Give Medication
    13. Page 205
      Information Exchange Form for Children with Health Concerns
    14. Page 206
      Authorization for Release of Information
    15. Page 207
      Emergency Information Form for Children With Special Needs
    16. Page 209
      Care Plan for Children With Special Health Needs
  14. Page 211
    11. Resources and Links
    1. Page 213
      Adoption and Foster Care
    2. Page 213
      Promoting Positive Behaviors
    3. Page 213
      Anxiety
    4. Page 213
      Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
    5. Page 213
      Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Concerns
    6. Page 214
      Caregiver-Child Relationships
    7. Page 214
      Child Abuse and Neglect
    8. Page 214
      Depression
    9. Page 214
      Development
    10. Page 214
      Gender Development and Diversity
    11. Page 214
      Sleep
    12. Page 215
      Social-Emotional Development
    13. Page 215
      Trauma
  15. Page 217
    12. Glossary
  16. Page 240
    Appendix A: Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect
  17. Page 229
    Appendix B: Commonly Asked Questions About Child Care Centers and the Americans With Disabilities Act
  18. Page 239
    Index

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