Four Steps

The "Idiot" Syndrome

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

Using the Model

Secondary Needs Being Revealed

Autonomy

The need:

• to be one's own boss.
• to have a self-governing way of life.
• to do what one wants to do.
• to be a leader.
• to be able to provide input.
• to have one's own way.

Students who have these needs are easy to identify. They:

• like to make their own rules.
• want a "say" in matters.
• want to come and go as they please.
• are often fighters.
• will work toward goals and strive for maximum achievement.

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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.

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