Praise students for all of their accomplishments

Students with exceptional needs will often strive if their accomplishments are recognized, and these accomplishments are not always limited to academics. You also need to encourage your child every time he or she engages in behaviors that show willpower or maturity such as sitting still and staying calm when anxiety strikes, maintaining self-control when angry, or showing compassion to hide from people around...

Don't set boundaries for situations where your child just needs to do the right thing to be rewarded. If you need to talk to a child with behavior problems, start by discussing the child's positive traits and behaviors so that he or she feels loved and accepted.