Four Steps

The Attention Demander

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 Attention Demander

Behavior: How exactly is my child behaving?

1. Usually loud.
   
   
2. Responds negatively to authority.
   
   
3. Tries to force his or her way into peer groups.
   
   
4. Frequently late to everything.
   
   
5. Late in getting school assignments turned in.
   
   
6. At school, frequently out of his or her seat.
   
   
7. Picks on siblings and other children.
   
   
8. Usually asks unnecessary questions.
   
   
9. Often tries to be nonconformist in order to gain attention.
   
   
10. Says the wrong thing at the wrong time.
    
    
11. Often wears unusual or attention-getting clothing.
    
    
12. May use profanity or crude language.
    
    

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