About the Course

  • Understanding Aggressive Behaviours and Emotional Challenges

    Children with ADHD or autism often exhibit aggressive behaviours due to struggles in processing emotions effectively. These behaviours may arise from frustration, sensory overload, communication barriers, or difficulty expressing their needs. Aggression isn’t always intentional—it’s often a signal of underlying challenges they face. By learning to identify triggers and understand emotional dysregulation, caregivers and educators can better support children, reducing aggression and creating a pathway for emotional growth. This course equips you with strategies to decode these behaviours and foster a calm, supportive environment.

  • Examples of Aggressive Behaviours and Emotional Dysregulation

    Children with ADHD or autism may display various behaviours linked to struggles in managing emotions. Examples include frequent tantrums triggered by minor frustrations, physical aggression such as hitting or throwing objects, or verbal outbursts like yelling or name-calling. They may also act out when overwhelmed by sensory inputs, such as loud noises or bright lights. For instance, a child unable to communicate their needs effectively might lash out when they feel ignored, or one struggling with transitions may show extreme resistance when asked to switch activities. Recognizing these behaviours as expressions of underlying challenges can help caregivers respond with understanding and tailored strategies. This course will guide you through these behaviours and ways to address them constructively.

  • Benefits of Therapy for Managing Aggressive Behaviours

    Therapy plays a critical role in helping children with ADHD or autism navigate aggression and emotional challenges. Through therapy, children learn essential skills such as emotional regulation, coping mechanisms, and communication strategies, which help them express their needs constructively. Behavioral therapy, for instance, can reduce frustration-driven aggression by teaching alternative ways to handle triggers. Likewise, occupational or sensory integration therapy addresses overstimulation, enabling children to manage sensory overload more effectively. For caregivers, therapy provides guidance on reinforcing positive behaviors and creating a supportive environment. By addressing both the child’s and caregiver’s needs, therapy empowers families to build healthier relationships and reduce stress for everyone involved. This course highlights how therapy can foster growth and emotional well-being.

How to Get the Best Results from This Course

To help your child make meaningful progress, consistency and patience are key. Here are some suggestions to ensure you get the most out of this course:

  • Establish a Daily Routine:  Set aside a fixed time every day to practice the strategies and activities taught in this course. A consistent schedule helps your child feel secure and prepared, and it reinforces positive habits.

  • Start Small and Build Gradually:  Begin with one or two activities each day, especially if your child struggles with transitions or lengthy sessions. Once they get comfortable, gradually introduce more techniques over time.

  • Be Patient and Persistent:  Progress takes time. Stick with the routines and activities for at least 2-3 months to start noticing significant changes. Remember, even small improvements are steps forward.

  • Create a Calm and Supportive Environment:  Reduce distractions and ensure that the setting is stress-free while working on activities. Celebrate small wins and avoid showing frustration, as this will encourage your child to stay engaged.

  • Tailor the Approach to Your Child's Needs:  Adapt activities to fit your child’s preferences, strengths, and triggers. What works for one child might need tweaking for another—this is normal.

  • Track Progress:  Keep a simple journal or use a checklist to monitor how your child responds to different activities. Note what works well, what needs adjustment, and any changes in behavior over time.

  • Collaborate with Professionals:  If your child is working with a therapist, share the activities and techniques from the course with them. Their input can help tailor strategies further and amplify results.

  • Stay Positive and Consistent:  Children pick up on the energy around them. Maintaining a positive attitude and showing consistency in your efforts will motivate your child to stay engaged and build trust in the process.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to Calm Minds: Foundations for Understanding Aggression

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    2. Emotional Regulation: Managing Frustration and Anger

    3. When Words Fail: Communication Barriers and Hitting Behavior

    4. Look at Me! Understanding Attention-Seeking in Real Life

    5. The Sensory Connection: How Overstimulation Fuels Aggression

    6. They’re Watching Us: How Imitation Shapes Behaviour

About this course

  • $7.00
  • 6 lessons

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