Steven is a 15-month-old toddler who has uncontrollable tantrums. He had few words and did not have the communication skills to convey his frustrations in other ways.

Steven is a 15-month-old toddler who has uncontrollable tantrums.  He had few words and did not have the communication skills to convey his frustrations in other ways.  In addition he was sensory-seeking, very sensitive to different sounds, and had difficulty with motor planning and sequencing.  His parents were not very engaged with him and were told to be firm with him when he misbehaved.  Which of the following strategies would be appropriate when working with Steven to reduce his meltdowns?

Study Questions

  1. What is the Greenspan/DIR model?
    1. An intervention that follows a chronological order to teach skills.
    2. Something you do to mitigate affective experiences available to children.
    3. Teaching a behavior to address a specific symptom a child displays.
    4. A model used to identify a child’s social-emotional strengths and weaknesses.
  2. Which is NOT a part of the Greenspan approach?
    1. Relating within meaningful, positive relationships
    2. Communication across all therapeutic curriculums
    3. Teaching a child an outcome, what to say, and what to do
    4. Encouraging a child to do the thinking
  3. The Greenspan approach is a parent-_____ approach and a therapist-____ approach.
    1. supported; centered
    2. centered; supported
    3. supported; directed
    4. advocated; centered