Child Behavior Modification Services
Behavior Modification is an intervention in
which parents are guided in how to shape and
discipline child behavior using reinforcement,
rewards, and punishment. Behavior modification can be
used very effectively to change child behavior, decreasing
misbehavior and to increase positive behaviors.
At Child Therapy Specialists, we do not
recommend behavior modification as the only intervention for
children because often the problem behaviors are a symptom
of emotional issues in the child. If the
child's behavior is treated with behavior modification
without understanding and addressing the cause of the emotional
issues of the child, the behavior may be eliminated only
to have a different child behavior problem start to
occur. We believe it is important to address whatever the
issue is that is causing negative emotions and the expression
of them through misbehavior. Often problem behaviors can
go away without behavior modification if the emotional issues
are addressed in child therapy. However, a
combination of individual therapy with a child and behavioral
modification by the parents can be very effective in improving
child behavior.
Child Behavior Modification Resources
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