Inclusive Teaching E04 Control, Anxiety, and Oppositional Behaviour at Home and School

This podcast discusses the connection between a child's perception of control, anxiety, and oppositional behaviour at home and school. The author, who has extensive experience working with children with autism, ADHD, and other needs, argues that oppositional behaviour is often driven by a child's attempt to regain a sense of control in an environment they perceive as unpredictable. The article explains how a lack of control over thoughts, emotions, or stressors can lead to anxiety, which in turn can manifest as oppositional behavior. The author also explores the concept of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and provides 13 strategies for reducing the frequency of oppositional behavior.

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