Posted: September 27th, 2017

Nurse Sophia is teaching the parents of a child with pervasive developmental disorder about how to deal with the child when his behavior escalates and he begins throwing things and screaming. Which guideline would be most helpful for the parents to deal with the situation?

Nurse Sophia is teaching the parents of a child with pervasive developmental disorder about how to deal with the child when his behavior escalates and he begins throwing things and screaming. Which guideline would be most helpful for the parents to deal with the situation?

A. Accept the child’s limitations, and ignore this behavior.
B. Decrease stimulation in the environment, and provide a time-out.
C. Seek help when feeling overwhelmed by the child’s behavior.
D. Tell the child to calm down, and encourage quiet activity.