Four Steps

The Disrupter

I.	Behavior
II.	Effects
III.	Action
IV.	Mistakes

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Introduction
I.	Behavior
II.	Effects
III.	Action
	Primary Causes of Misbehavior
	Primary Needs Being Revealed
	Secondary Needs Being Revealed
	Methods, Procedures, and Techniques
IV.	Mistakes

Behavior Information

The Disrupter

Behavior: How exactly is my child behaving?

1. Disturbs adults and children alike.
   
   
2. Always seems to want to do the opposite of what parents suggest.
   
   
3. Gives silly, foolish, and absurd answers purposely.
   
   
4. Drops books, laughs, sighs, or makes strange noises.
   
   
5. Calls out to other children when others are talking.
   
   
6. Changes the subject.
   
   
7. Shoots holes in every suggestion.
   
   
8. Finds fault with rules and regulations.
   
   
9. Wants to have long talks about his or her opinions.
   
   
10. Always claims he or she doesn't understand what's happening.
    
    
11. Acts hurt if reprimanded.
    
    
12. May be openly hostile or stay on the borderline of getting into trouble.
    
    
13. Usually does not achieve as well as he or she should.
    
    

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Please Note

We are labeling behaviors, not children!

For the sake of convenience, we will describe behaviors with terms such as The Whiner or The Interrupter.

Never use such labels when talking to—or about—children!

Doing so could cause many new problems and seriously damage the parent-child relationship.

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Many behaviors--or changes in behavior--can signal an underlying emotional or mental health issue.

Don't hesitate to contact your child's school social worker, counselor, or doctor for any concerns you may have.

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