Discipline of children: Recommended behavior management techniques.

The following are recommended behavior management techniques: 1. Picking up a child who is out of control and removing him or her from the setting. This is appropriate only to younger children whose size and weight enable such action. 2. Informing the child in a simple and positive manner what conduct is expected. 3. Restriction to the child’s room or other area or withholding privileges such as attending social gatherings or watching television. As used in this subsection, “social gathering” does not include an approved visit with any member of a child’s family. 4. Sitting with a child until the child gains control of his or her behavior and can return to normal activities. 5. Redirecting the child to a new or different activity. 6. Praising and recognizing a child who behaves in the expected manner. 7. The use of a point system to recognize good behavior and create an incentive to improve inappropriate behavior. 8. The withdrawal of positive reinforcement for a temporary time for inappropriate behavior, including, without limitation, removal from participation in the current routine or activities or allowing the child to be alone voluntarily in a quiet, unlocked room. 9. Strategies to teach adaptive behavior which include the use of positive reinforcement. 10. Assigning consequences that are specifically related to the child’s behavior.