Section 424.525 - Discipline of children: Recommended techniques for management of behaviorThe following are recommended behavior management techniques:
1. Picking up a child who is out of control and removing him 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 and/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 he gains control of his 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 ti me 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 behaviorNev. Admin. Code § 424.525
Welfare Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 106.5, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89; A by R110-13, eff. 6/23/2014