De-Escalation 101 is an online course designed to help you successfully reduce problem behaviors and safely assist children of all ages in de-escalating during challenging behavioral episodes. This course was created to consider the needs of special education and general education teachers, parents, and clinicians working with children who struggle with challenging behaviors and meeting expectations at home or school. Learn how to prevent problem behaviors and respond effectively during times of dangerous or highly disruptive behaviors. This course breaks down what to do before, during, and after an episode of problem behavior, with a focus on staff training and collaboration. All strategies are rooted in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis and trauma-informed practices. Included in this course: Training Videos: The training content is broken down into short, manageable topics, with six video lessons. Each topic is divided into short, actionable videos, and concepts are explained in a user-friendly way. Content is available in video format, closed-captioned video, audio only, and written transcripts. Resources: Staff training handouts, student visual tools, and crisis plan templates are included within the course to assist in strategy implementation. Community: Get access to our private community where you can share your progress with others, collaborate with your peers and The Autism Helper team, and participate in live Q&A sessions directly with Sasha. Professional Development: Receive 1.5 continuing education credits upon completion of the course. (This includes BACB CEUs) How many CEUs?: General: 1.5 BACB: 1.5 Course Outline for De-Escalation 101: Why Behaviors Happen: Learn why behaviors occur to understand which strategies to utilize. This lesson breaks down the functions of behavior, reinforcement, skills versus expectations, and the behavior escalation cycle. Before a Behavior: Learn what triggers and precursors are for problem behaviors. Identify how to prevent a power struggle and avoid small behaviors from escalating to larger-scale events. During a Meltdown: Learn the step-by-step process for supporting a child during de-escalation. Understand why each step is essential, how to manage other adults during this process, and where behaviors fit within the escalation cycle. After a Meltdown: Finally, identify the steps of repair and reflection. Learn the steps for teaching boundaries, re-establishing rapport, and moving on after a behavior episode.
