Patty is a Mom, Behavioral Specialist, and a Parent Coach.  She is fluent in English and Spanish.  She is passionate about working with parents and children.  Patty uses her knowledge and expertise to help parents implement intervention activities, monitor the development of children, and also provide parents with the knowledge they need to care for their children.

Patty Cordova, VitalExpert Behavioral Specialist

**You must have completed a first session with a behavior specialist before booking this meeting.  Click [here](https://app.vitalxchange.com/offering/Vc7vtp9m7M0lSUes0LJX/First%20video%20coaching%20session%20with%20a%20Behavior%20Specialist) to book this meeting.**

During this final session, we will review:

1. Your child's progress over the last few weeks
2. Your feedback on what has worked and what hasn't
3. How you can keep making progress on your own
4. The possibility of continuing in the Vitalxchange Program

Final video coaching session with a Behavior Specialist (Final PCS Meeting)

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When children hurt others or themselves, it can be challenging to know what to do. In this session, a behavior expert will help you understand why your child is acting out and teach you ways to respond. We’ll talk about:

- Why does hitting, biting, or kicking happen
- How to stop these behaviors and teach better ways to communicate
- Tips to stay calm and consistent during tough moments
- Ways to help your child express their feelings without hurting others
- You’ll leave with clear steps to guide your child toward safer, more positive behavior.

You’ll leave with clear steps to guide your child toward safer, more positive behavior.

Helping Your Child Manage Aggressive Behaviors

Annagjid Payne-Kato, VitalExpert Behavior Specialist

Does your child struggle with focus, following instructions, or managing hyperactive behaviors? This session offers support for parents using positive parenting strategies. Together, we’ll explore:

- How to create routines that encourage focus and calm
- Strategies to help your child follow instructions with less frustration
- Positive Parenting skills to address impulsivity and hyperactivity
- Help build a strong foundation for your child as a learner and ready for school.
- When to seek an ADHD diagnosis and support resources?

Helping Your Child with Focus, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity

Does your child have trouble making friends or playing with others? In this session, a behavior expert will work with you to help build your child's social skills.

- How to teach sharing and taking turns
- Building your child’s confidence in social situations
- Helping with conflicts and frustration during play
- Fun ways to practice social skills at home

Helping Your Child with Social Skills and Play

An experienced behavior specialist or executive function expert will coach you on helping your child with organization, executive function and ability to follow instructions as follows:
1. Simple activities to encourage your child with organization or following directions
2. Setting up the right expectations and home environment to promote structure and executive function
3. Understanding and addressing the causes behind your child's challenges with following instructions or being organized
4. When and how should I seek medical attention (or diagnosis) for child's executive function challenges

Learn how to help your child with organization or following directions

Tantrums are a normal part of toddlerhood, but they can feel overwhelming, especially if they happen often. In this session, an experienced behavior specialist will coach you on how to manage common toddler behaviors. In this session, we’ll cover:

- Why tantrums happen and what causes them
- Ways to help your toddler calm down and self-regulate
- Behaviors that may need medical attention
- Tips for managing tantrums during daycare or school drop-offs and pick-ups
- How to handle meltdowns in public places or family gatherings

Managing Tantrums: Understanding and Handling Toddler Behaviors

During your first session with a behavior specialist, you will go over the following:

1. The information you shared about your child's behaviors
2. Your child's strengths and challenges
3. Possible reasons for the behavior issues
4. Goals to help improve your child's behaviors

PIP First video coaching session with a Behavior Specialist (SSPT)

**You must have completed a first session with a behavior specialist before booking this meeting.  Click [here](https://app.vitalxchange.com/offering/Vc7vtp9m7M0lSUes0LJX/First%20video%20coaching%20session%20with%20a%20Behavior%20Specialist) to book this meeting.**

During these weekly parent coaching sessions, we will go over:

1. Progress on your weekly goals
2. Updates on your child's progress or your situation
3. Any changes needed for the intervention goals

PIP Second/Third/Fourth Behavior Coaching Session (PCS)

Life as a busy parent can feel chaotic, but having daily routines for your child can make all the difference. 

In this session, a family life expert will help you:

- Create simple daily routines for mornings, mealtimes, and bedtime
- Build flexibility into your schedule without losing structure
- Teach your child to follow routines and take on age-appropriate tasks
- Manage transitions, like getting out the door on time or settling down at night
- Reduce stress and create a more predictable flow for your family

Patty Cordova, VitalExpert Behavioral Specialist

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