It is bedtime for 10-year-old Johnny. After lying down for about 5 minutes, he gets out of bed and repeatedly throws himself on the bed while grunting and holding his stomach. He continues with this behavior for about 8 minutes, then climbs back into bed. After approximately 3 minutes, Johnny gets back out of bed and resumes throwing himself onto it. Which of the following approaches should be a first-line strategy for addressing the behavior?
A) Create a calm atmosphere
B) Rule out pain or illness
C) Use "do" statements
D) Provide an environment that promotes engagement
E) Share control

Question

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It is important to first rule out any physical discomfort or illness that could be causing the behavior before addressing it. This can be done by checking in with Johnny to see if he is experiencing any pain or discomfort.

It Is Bedtime for 10-Year-Old Johnny