As more and more professionals engage in "emotionally-based practice" based on social media sound bites, we will find an increase in behavioral challenges. What's the antidote? Evidence-based practices. Numerous studies have found attention to be powerful in either decreasing or increasing problematic behavior. What to do to improve self-regulation skills? Pay attention to your attention. 

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