Behavioral-focused treatment encompasses various components, including behavioral therapy for children through group classes and individual counseling, parent training in behavioral management techniques, and implementing behavioral interventions within the classroom setting. These components generally include the following elements:

❖ Group or Individual Therapy for Children

• Enhance social skills and relationship building through facilitated social interactions
• Strategies for developing emotional regulation skills: Including effective identification and management of emotions
• Utilize repeated practice to improve attention and executive function such as sustained attention, inhibition, and working memory

❖ Parent Training in Behavioral Management

• Stress management and self-care strategies for parents
• Collaboration with professionals for comprehensive support
• Help parents to develop ways to understand their child and guide their behavior
• Behavioral management techniques such as conflict resolution skills and strategies to manage temper tantrums to address challenging behaviors

❖ Classroom Interventions

• Clear and concise instructions to aid understanding and task completion
• Positive reinforcement strategies to encourage desired behaviors and boost motivation
• Individualized accommodations, such as preferential seating or modified assignments, to support learning needs