The characteristics of a behavioral disorder among children and adolescents are: Initiation of aggressive behavior and reacting aggressively towards others, a display of bullying, threatening, or intimidating behavior, being physically abusive of others, deliberate destruction of someone else’s property, showing little empathy, concern for the feelings, wishes, and well being of others, showing callous behavior towards others, and lack of feelings of guilt or remorse, they may readily inform on their companions and tend to blame others for their own misdeeds. [5] X Research source
Identify the specifics of the problem behavior and the conditions that prompt and reinforce it. Monitor in which conditions does the problem behavior occur and not occur. Find effective and efficient intervention strategies that respond to the needs of the individual student within the classroom. Modify the classroom environment to decrease problem behavior by rearranging environment, schedule or learning activities to meet the students needs. Also, individually adapt instruction to promote high rates of student engagement and on-task behavior. Teach and reinforce new skills to increase appropriate behavior and preserve a positive classroom climate. Actively teach students socially and behaviorally, appropriate skills to replace problem behaviors using strategies focused on both individual students and the whole classroom. Draw on relationships with professional colleagues and students’ families for continued guidance and support. Assess whether school wide behavior problems warrant adopting schoolwide strategies or programs, and if so, implement ones shown to reduce negative and foster positive interactions.
Capture students attention before giving directions, such as direct eye contact Keep students guessing through class participation Proximity control Give opportunities for choice Provide attention breaks Reduce length of assignments Transition quickly
