De-Escalation 101
A self-paced course for educators, parents, and clinicians to effectively manage behavioral escalations with safety, empathy, and a clear plan for even the toughest moments.
Thousands of Educators Worldwide
COURSE SUMMARY
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Ask your administration to cover the cost of the De-Escalation 101 Course! We accept purchase orders and can provide a School License for your team. Contact us to learn more about this option & group pricing!
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Training 1
Why Behaviors Happen
- Understand the four functions of behavior and how they drive actions.
- Learn how reinforcement impacts behavior patterns.
- Explore the escalation cycle and the role of unmet skills vs. expectations.
Training 2
Before a Behavior
- Identify common triggers and early warning signs of escalation.
- Learn strategies to avoid power struggles and remain proactive.
- Prevent minor issues from turning into major behavioral incidents.
Training 3
During a Meltdown
- Follow a step-by-step de-escalation process tailored for safety and support.
- Learn how to coach or coordinate with other adults in the moment.
- Understand where the child is within the escalation cycle and respond accordingly.
Training 4
After a Meltdown
- Implement strategies for repair and rebuilding trust.
- Teach boundaries and expectations through calm reflection.
- Help the child (and adults) move forward after the incident.
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TESTIMONIALS
I really enjoyed this course & all the trainings from The Autism Helper. I would definitely love to use pieces from this course to train my paraprofessionals.”
This was a quick and simple way to learn effective de-escalation strategies! I highly recommend the Toolkit, it’s a valuable resource for implementing what I learned.”
I loved everything about this course: the length of the lessons, the hand-outs, and all the visuals. It has a great layout with things that can actually be implemented!”.
This course was easy to understand, reaffirmed what I was already doing, and helped me to develop a plan for classroom staff training.
DE-ESCALATION 101 TOOLKIT
Learn the strategies and then download the tools to put them into action. This supplemental toolkit includes over 40 pages of differentiated materials you can use directly with your students to help prevent negative behaviors, respond when behaviors are happening, and train your team to be on the same page.
Accessible Learning Anytime, Anywhere
De-Escalation 101 can be taken on a computer, phone, or tablet through The Autism Helper App & Network! This allows you to take the course from wherever you are.
Every aspect of the course is self-paced, allowing you to learn on your schedule. You can listen podcast-style while taking a walk outside, read the transcripts while waiting for your next appointment, or watch with closed captions from anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
This course was designed for special education teachers, general education teachers, clinicians, and parents. Any adult who is supporting a child with or without a diagnosis who is struggling with challenging or extreme behaviors will benefit from the strategies in this course.
You will receive an invite to join The Autism Helper Network within 15 minutes of signing up. Once you’ve set up your account, you will be able to access the course. You will have access to this course for 6 months from the date of purchase. If you have not received either email within 15 minutes, please check your spam folder first. If you cannot locate them there, please contact us at customerservice@theautismhelper.com
The concepts taught in this course are appropriate for all children aged 3 - 21. The course teaches how to differentiate the strategies based on the age and skill level of the child.
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All course content must be watched/completed in its entirety, including the course feedback form, within 6 months from the date of purchase to receive any continuing education credits. The date on the certificate will match the date you complete all course components. No partial credit will be given.
Teachers: 1.5
Teachers can earn 1.5 continuing education credits upon completion of this course. School districts differ in what they will accept as a continuing education credit. It is up to each course participant to confirm that continuing education credits from The Autism Helper, Inc. will be approved by your school district.
BCBAs: 1.5
BCBAs can earn 1.5 continuing education credits upon completion of this course. Sasha Long, BCBA is an Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) provider from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. This course provides Type 2 continuing education credits.
The toolkit includes over 40 pages of differentiated materials you can use directly with your students to help prevent negative behaviors, respond when behaviors are happening, and train your team to be on the same page. Included are:
- Calm Down Area setup kit
- Calm down strategy choice boards
- Differentiated break cards
- Visual breathing cards
- Reflection worksheets
- Anger social stories
If you’re experiencing technical issues, please contact us at customerservice@theautismhelper.com.
The Autism Helper, Inc. is committed to providing equal opportunities following all applicable laws. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please contact customerservice@theautismhelper.com. We will review your request and respond promptly. Please note that we will require a minimum of 4 weeks to provide reasonable accommodation for your request.
In the event a purchaser is not satisfied with a course, they can request a full refund via email to customerservice@theautismhelper.com. The Autism Helper strives to respond to all refund emails within 24 business hours. The Autism Helper will issue a full refund within 7-14 days from the date of purchase, dependent upon the amount of content consumed by the purchaser. If more than 25% of the course content is consumed, no refund will be issued. Once you have canceled, you will no longer have access to any content of the course.
In the event The Autism Helper is unable to host a course for any reason, all associated costs and fees will be refunded to the purchasers. In the event that The Autism Helper must reschedule the start of a course and the new date is unsatisfactory to the purchaser, a full refund of costs and fees will be issued upon the purchaser’s request to customerservice@theautismhelper.com.
We’d love to hear your feedback and answer your questions! You can send them to customerservice@theautismhelper.com. We strive to respond to all feedback and question emails within 48 business hours. There is also a mandatory feedback form related to this course at the end of the course.
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