Date on Honors Thesis
Spring 5-1-2017
Department
Adolescent, Career and Special Education
Examining Committee Member
Dr. Eric Umstead, Advisor
Examining Committee Member
Dr. Cindy Clemson, Committee Member
Examining Committee Member
Dr. Jamie Mahoney, Committee Member
Abstract/Description
This thesis discusses a collection of evidence-based strategies for special educators and their support staff to reduce angry and aggressive behavior for students with limited communication skills and significant cognitive deficits. It reviews potential warning signs and conditions associated with aggression in three separate categories (environmental conditions, psychological/physiological conditions, and interpersonal conditions). Further, it uses evidence to generate an array of communication recommendations and strategies to safely intervene in various settings and prevent future occurrences of aggressive behavior.
Recommended Citation
Wright, Samantha N., "Responding to and Preventing Tantrums: Proactive Behavioral Strategies and Interventions for Aggressive and Tantruming Behavior" (2017). Honors College Theses. 17.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/honorstheses/17