This is the most comprehensive site on Positive Behavioral Support. You can start using the information in the Fact Sheets today with your challenging child. This site provides immediate help and information designed for easy use by parents. Read everything on it including its many links. Punishment Undesirable behavior makes it hard for children with disabilities to be integrated into the community.
Various methods can reduce challenging behavior.
Another method is aversive conditioning. This method often uses quick applications of discomfort or pain in response to challenging behavior. Applications may be a sharp criticism, slap, spanking, offensive sound, removal of a desired object, isolation, an offensive spray, or another unattractive response. They say it does not teach what to do, only what not to do. It may work for a short time, but unwanted behavior re-emerges.