How To Decrease Aggressive Behaviors
With a step-by-step plan and research-backed strategies for kids with explosive emotions.
Taught by Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L for parents and therapists
Aggressive Behaviors Like Hitting, Throwing Yelling, and Kicking Can Feel…
Scary
How do you keep everyone safe?
Overwhelming
How do I calm this down?
Confusing
Where did these big emotions come from?
But there are real-world, research-backed strategies you can start using right away to feel secure and confident when these behaviors erupt.
You’re not alone.
40%
of neurodivergent kids have aggressive behaviors particularly towards care givers.
The aggression isn’t part of any diagnosis though. It’s due to a variety of factors ranging from sensory needs to a fight or flight response.
Common triggers for aggressive behavior
A plan for managing aggressive behaviors in the moment
What You’ll Learn in this Decreasing Aggression Workshop
How to predict and prevent aggression
Strategies to build skill for long term emotional regulation when big emotions surge
More Than A Workshop: This Is A Game Plan
LIVE Access with Q/A
Join me to participate live and ask questions about your kid or caseload
Workshop Recording
Get extended access to watch when it’s convenient for you. See options at checkout
Downloadable Slides
Follow along or review later with a full slide deck that cavers every strategy
Full Reference list
Access to all the sturdies and research behind the strategies taught
Printable Visuals + Guides
Print or save these extra learning tools to use in the moment or share with families
Meet Your Teacher
Alisha Grogan MOT, OTR/L
Hi, I’m Alisha, a pediatric OT for more than 2 decades, mom to three kids (one of whom has ADHD), and the creator of YourKidsTable.com, The Connection Hive for Parents, and the Therapist All-Access Membership.
I’m deeply passionate about looking beyond the surface level challenges so many uniquely wired kids face, like aggression. And, sharing tools that work in everyday life and are research-backed for both parents and other therapists like me in treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What aggressive behaviors are you covering?
The strategies will speak to any acts of aggression whether that’s hitting, yelling, biting, throwing, kicking etc, and will be appropriate whether you consider your kids aggression to severe or mild.
Do these strategies work for Autistic kids?
YES! Lots of kids can have aggressive behaviors but they are known to be more common in children with Autism. All of the strategies will be relevant for this diagnosis and there will be some specific information related specifically to Autism.
How long is the workshop?
The workshop is 2 hours + a recorded Q&A. You’ll get access as long as you are in The Connection Hive or the Therapist All Access Membership. If you purchase the workshop alone, you’ll have access for 6 months.
What ages is the workshop for?
This workshop will cover preschoolers, elementary, and teens. You’ll learn how the strategies can be adapted for each age.
Are CEUs included for professionals?
Yes, as long as you don’t join via the Connection Hive below, which is our parent app. Professionals are most welcome and a course certificate is automatically generated upon completion of the class that includes the date and hours completed when you join through our therapist membership or purchase it on a stand alone basis below. The course certificate, after completion will remain inside the CEU portal for your convenience.
This course is appropriate for occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, developmental therapists, physical therapists, teachers, social workers, psychologists, pediatrician’s, and any other professional that works with children or families.
This is an introductory course with no prerequisite required. This class Is AOTA approved for 2 hours (0.2 CEU), All lessons must be completed and quizzes must score 80% or higher to complete the course with a certificate.
Course Objectives for Professionals:
1. Participants will identify common underlying triggers of aggressive behaviors and relate how these factors impact participation in daily occupations such as school, social interaction, and family routines.
2. Participants will identify and describe at least two evidence-based strategies used to predict and prevent escalation of aggressive behaviors within natural routines and environments.
3. Participants will describe how to implement at least two intervention strategies to safely manage aggressive behaviors when they occur.
4. Participants will identify at least one long strategy for building emotional regulation that the evidence shows decreases aggression.
Your Kid’s Table is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course Approval ID# 16136. This Distant Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.2 CEU Beginner Level OT Service Delivery. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
Get the strategies, understand the root causes, and support the whole child.
BEST DEAL: Aggression Workshop in The Connection Hive
Tools + Support for Parents- The entire Aggression workshop, slides, printables, and direct support for any questions you have.
- Cancel anytime from inside the app
- Monthly workshop/challenge to ease uniquely wired kids challenges
- Library of quick activities, tools, + workshops for reflexes, sensory needs, attention, & emotional regulation
- Monthly support call with coaching from expert OT and mom, Alisha Grogan
- BONUS: 50+ printable visual activity cards
- BONUS: The Meltdown Rescue Kit
- BONUS: Executive Functioning Toolkit
- BONUS: Visuals + printable pack of tools
- Inside our parent app, no CEUs available for professionals
Aggression Workshop
Independent Study- The 2-hour Aggression Workshop
- Personalized AOTA approved CEU certificate for 2 hours
- 6 months replay access in the CEU portal
- Downloadable slides
- Full reference list
- Permission to share all downloads with clients/parents/caregivers on your caseload
- BONUS: Printable pack of visuals and guides
Aggression Workshop in the Therapist All Access Membership
CEU therapist membership (renews @ $199/year)- The entire Aggression workshop, slides, handouts, 2 hours AOTA certificate, and direct support for any questions you have.
- Cancel at any time. After first year, renews at just $199/year with 3 new deep dive workshops each year!
- Full access to all AOTA-approved CEU courses (37+ Hours)
- Treatment planning tools + activity videos
- 70+ shareable parent handouts and screening tools
- Access to community and guidance from Alisha
- NEW Autism + PDA 2 hour workshop coming Aug 26
- NEW Adult Regulation 2 hour workshop coming Nov 26
*Parents: Learn more about everything inside The Connection Hive here.
**Therapists: Learn more about everything inside of the Therapist All Access Membership here.
