What action should be avoided when a person is exhibiting challenging behavior due to wanting to escape something?

When a person is exhibiting challenging behavior as a means to escape a situation, it is important to understand their motivations. Encouraging participation in activities can further heighten their resistance, as the individual may perceive these activities as additional demands that contribute to their desire to escape. Instead of promoting engagement, it may be more effective to first acknowledge their feelings and understand the underlying reasons for their behavior.

Providing attention, offering incentives for compliance, or instructing them to perform a desired activity could potentially redirect their behavior positively. However, insisting on participation in activities without addressing their desire to escape can lead to increased frustration and resistance. This approach does not support the individual in coping with their feelings and could escalate the situation rather than resolving it.