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What can you do to help a child with Down syndrome understand that he or she has done something wrong?
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∙ 16y ago
Wow, well, having young children of my own, though teaching them what they do wrong is important, it's also negative reinforcement which for a child with a disability, as well as "normal" children, can cause more harm than good.
Certainly, inappropriate behavior can be "redirected", but by far, I believe that reinforcing POSITIVE behavior will encourage it, and help overshadow the negative behavior.
I must admit I'm not experienced with Down's children, but chastising for bad behavior can also backfire.
Set clear boundries and always praise for correct behavior! In the end, children would rather be praised, and then seek it out, over being punished for something wrong.
I realize this is a delicate balancing act, and Down's kids usually don't have the impulse control of others.
Just be knowlegable of what the child really is able to relate to as anything else will likely frustrate everyone.
This also depends on the abilities of the child and age, etc.
Reward for good, take away for bad. But don't "punish" for improper behavior if possible.
Hopefully the desire for reward will help channel the behavior towards "better".
Again, I MUST say, I am NOT experienced with Down's children, but rather, more general approaches which are generally applied universally.
Accept this as the first "response" and hopefully others' expertise can fill in any holes...
Best of luck.
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