Autism Series Part 1

The first in a two-part series, this module discusses challenging behavior in terms of the phases of the acting-out cycle and offers strategies and tips for responding to students in each phase.

By completing the entire Perspectives & Resources section and reviewing the accompanying activities, the learner will:

• Understand why educators need to be able to effectively address challenging behaviors
• Be familiar with how culture can influence challenging behaviors
• Be familiar with the seven phases of the acting-out cycle
• Be able to recognize the behavioral characteristics associated with each phase of the acting-out cycleUnderstand how to appropriately respond to students in different phases of the acting-out cycle