How to Reduce Attention-Seeking Behaviors in a Positive Way?

Positive Shifts: How to Reduce Attention-Seeking Behaviors in a Positive Way

Scan these ABA-proven steps.

Catch good behavior; praise instantly.
Teach "break please" or hand signals.
Ignore mild negatives safely.
Use visual schedules for routines.
Offer choices to build control.

At Achieve Behavioral Therapy, how to reduce attention-seeking behaviors in a positive way helped one child drop outbursts 85% via consistent ABA. Build better connections—mention this blog at Achieve Behavioral Therapy and intake for your attention behavior tracker template and consult.

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