Four Steps

The Do-Nothing

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 Do-Nothing

Behavior: How exactly is my child behaving?

1. Probably a high-IQ child, but a poor achiever.
   
   
2. Draws, daydreams, and walks around instead of working; is poorly organized.
   
   
3. Usually keeps a messy room and desk.
   
   
4. Socially, is a loner.
   
   
5. Would rather read or draw than complete work.
   
   
6. Never does what parent or teacher wants him or her to do.
   
   
7. Fails to bring supplies to school.
   
   
8. Has a very limited attention span.
   
   

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

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