Characteristics:
❖The student misbehaves because he/she has a disability.
❖The student may or may not be able to control the behavior.
❖Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings
❖May voluntarily seek attention by aggression
❖Uncooperative
❖Often have trouble getting or keeping friends
❖Resists authority
Learning Strategies:
❖learn what might trigger a student’s noncompliant behavior
❖work with the student to de-escalate any problems.
❖check with teacher so that you know what to do when behaviors occur.
❖allow enough time for the student to respond.
❖don’t hold grudges or take issues personally (start each day with a “clean slate”
Behavioral Strategies:
❖In a student has a Positive Behavior Support Plan; learn, use, and follow it.
❖help the student to determine good or inappropriate behavior.
❖use humor *not sarcasm* to deal with problems.
❖continue to show respect to the student despite continued behaviors.
❖give lots of praise
❖be very consistent when dealing with behaviors.
❖NEVER use physical restraint unless you are trained and part of the student's Positive Behavior Support Plan