Autism.18.d De-escalation Training

Sometimes behaviors do escalate. Stanford doesn’t require de-escalation training. You can pursue this training using your education funds if you are looking to enhance your skills in managing high-stress situations. Here are 2 options:

• CPI – Crisis Prevention Institute: This program provides general de-escalation strategies.

• MCPP – Marcus Autism Center Crisis Prevention Program: focuses on de-escalation strategies tailored to autistic youth

If a child is exhibiting disruptive or aggressive behavior, try to understand why the behavior is escalating. Ask the caregiver what would be helpful/what has worked in the past. Remove dangerous equipment from immediate environment. Minimize the number of people in the immediate area. Do not place blame; these situations are difficult for everyone are no one’s fault. De-brief after to see if it can be improved/avoided in the future.