📊 DYNSEO TOOL — BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
3-Column Chart
3-Column Chart
Triggers — Reactions — Needs — DYNSEO
Identify triggers, understand reactions and anticipate needs to prevent emotional outbursts.
💡 How to use this tool:
- Think of a recent difficult situation with your child
- Fill in the 3 columns by breaking down what happened
- Identify the hidden need to better anticipate next time
- Plan a strategy for the next similar situation
📝 Completed example — Morning situation👁 Viewed
| ⚡ TRIGGERWhat sparked it? | 😤 REACTIONHow did the child react? | 💚 NEEDWhat did they really need? |
|---|---|---|
| "Hurry up, we're going to be late!" | Shouting, refuses to get dressed, cries | Time, calm, predictable routine |
| Change of clothes (scratchy jumper) | Takes it off, throws it, meltdown | Sensory comfort, limited choices prepared in advance |
| Sibling singing loudly nearby | Covers ears, hits out | Quiet, personal space |
💡 Prevention strategies for this situation:✅ Get up 15 minutes earlier to avoid time pressure
✅ Prepare comfortable clothes the night before
✅ Ask sibling to play in another room during getting dressed
✅ Prepare comfortable clothes the night before
✅ Ask sibling to play in another room during getting dressed
📝 Completed example — Homework situation👁 Viewed
| ⚡ TRIGGER | 😤 REACTION | 💚 NEED |
|---|---|---|
| Difficult maths exercise | "This is stupid, I'm stupid!", screws up the sheet | Breaking it into steps, encouragement |
| TV noise from the living room | Unable to concentrate, gets frustrated | Quiet, noise-cancelling headphones |
| Instruction not understood | Panics, cries, gives up | Rephrasing, visual support |
💡 Prevention strategies:✅ Do homework in a quiet space, no TV
✅ Break exercises into mini-steps: "Let's just do number 1a together"
✅ Explain the instruction with a drawing or an example
✅ Break exercises into mini-steps: "Let's just do number 1a together"
✅ Explain the instruction with a drawing or an example
✏️ YOUR TURN! Your situation to analyse
| ⚡ TRIGGERWhat sparked it? | 😤 REACTIONHow did the child react? | 💚 NEEDWhat did they really need? |
|---|---|---|
💡 Prevention strategies to put in place:
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| ⚡ TRIGGER | 😤 REACTION | 💚 NEED |
|---|---|---|
💡 Prevention strategies:
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| ⚡ TRIGGER | 😤 REACTION | 💚 NEED |
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📌 Quick reference: Common triggers
| 🔊 SensoryNoise, light, textures, smells, temperature | ⏰ Time-relatedHunger, fatigue, transitions, time pressure |
| 🎭 EmotionalFrustration, disappointment, fear, change | 👥 SocialConflict, misunderstanding, judgement, crowds |
📌 Quick reference: Common needs
| 🤫 CalmQuiet, quiet corner, break | 🗓️ PredictabilityRoutine, schedule, preparation |
| 🤗 SupportPresence, listening, help, encouragement | ⚡ Energy outletMovement, active break, running about |
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