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'There's Gotta Be Something More That I Can Do': Childcare Providers' Reflections on Teaching Children with Persistent Challenging Behavior

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Title: 'There's Gotta Be Something More That I Can Do': Childcare Providers' Reflections on Teaching Children with Persistent Challenging Behavior
Language: English
Authors: Sharon Doubet (ORCID 0009-0008-9920-7285), Michaelene M. Ostrosky, Kelly Fulton (ORCID 0009-0006-6385-841X)
Source: Topics in Early Childhood Special Education. 2026 46(1):53-65.
Availability: SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Behavior Problems, Preschool Children, Caregiver Attitudes, Child Care Centers, Child Behavior
DOI: 10.1177/02711214251372537
ISSN: 0271-1214
1538-4845
Abstract: In this article, we highlight the experiences of 11 U.S. Midwest childcare providers working with preschoolers characterized as engaging in persistent challenging behaviors (PCB). We focused on how these providers were impacted by the children's PCB, the strategies they used, and what they recommended others do to address the PCB. Childcare providers shared their experiences and offered suggestions that might assist other professionals as they seek supports and services for young children. We included two semi-structured interviews with each childcare provider. Key findings were: (a) the personal impact of working with children who engage in PCB on early childhood professionals and (b) strategies and supports used by early childhood professionals when working with children with perceived PCB.
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