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What is Defiance and Aggression?
What is Defiance and Aggression?
Defiance
Defiance
Defiance is a pattern of resisting, refusing, or challenging authority or expectations
Arguing
Ignoring directions
Saying “no” or refusing
Deliberate non-compliance
Testing limits
Aggression
Aggression
Aggression is behavior intended to harm, intimidate, or control someone or something
Physical: hitting, kicking, throwing items
Verbal: yelling, threats, insults
Relational: excluding, manipulating, damaging relationships
Self-directed: self-injury, head banging
Four Functions of Behavior
Four Functions of Behavior
Escape/Avoidance
Overall reason: The child wants to escape something or avoid something
Example reasons:
Task too hard
Overwhelming
Boring
Attention
Overall reason: The child wants attention. This can be negative or positive. Example reason:
Sibling is getting attention
Access to Something
Overall reason: The child wants access to something.
Example reasons:
Hungry so they want food
They want screen time
Sensory Needs
Gain a pleasing sensation
Avoid an uncomfortable sensation
Resources
Resources
Tools to Support at Home
Tools to Support at Home
Four Functions of Behavior
Four Functions of Behavior
Visual Schedule
Visual Schedule
Responding During Escalation
Responding During Escalation
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