Why redirection fails with aggressive kids, autistic or not.In ABA, redirection is meant to teach a replacement behavior. But in real life, it’s often just a way to avoid consequences. If a child is punching walls, kicking, or throwing furniture, handing them a pillow isn’t going to teach self-control. And when adults redirect destructive behavior — like tossing dollhouse furniture — without addressing it, kids don’t learn to follow rules. They learn they can break them without consequences.Aggr