By starting from the idea that students do well if they can, teachers can help them develop skills to avoid academic and ...

Operationally define challenging behaviors. Challenging behaviors should be defined in terms that are specific, observable, and measureable (i.e., one can see and count the behaviors).

Understanding Behavior The first step in working with challenging students is to understand some key concepts about behavior.

Parents of children who exhibit challenging behaviors are at times exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure of the tactics they are using to eliminate these behaviors. Teachers sometimes feel this way ...

Behaviors that are followed by a negative or neutral response are less likely to be repeated, for example, ignoring the tantrum until the child stops crying. Tips for preventing challenging behaviors: ...

Many parents of young children face behavioral concerns like children not listening, throwing tantrums, biting and more. While every situation is unique, parents can rest assured they aren’t ...

Challenging behavior at work involves crossing social and professional norms in a way that disrupts work and upsets co-workers. To manage such behavior, you must learn how to understand what ...

For example, perhaps Mrs. Jones has come to connect her unwanted behavior to a visit from her daughter.

Understanding Behavior The first step in working with challenging students is to understand some key concepts about behavior.