Charateristics
Immature
Irritating
Thoughtless behaviors
Inappropriate cellphone
Side conversations
lateness or leaving early
laptop usage in class
Hyperactivity (short attention span, impulsiveness);
Aggression or
self-injurious behavior
Not interacting socially with others
Excessive fear or anxiety)
Involves
Pattern of disruptive behaviors Cause
Problems in school
At home
In social situations
Signs of Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Children with a disruptive behavior disorder will show repeated and persistent patterns of anger, defiance, backtalk, trouble managing and regulating their emotions, and even hostile or aggressive behavior toward grownups or other children.
Impact on Learning
Difficult to focus,
Create feelings of fear or panic,
Cause them to develop depression,
Make them behave disruptively in class,
Easily getting annoyed or nervous
Often appearing angry
Putting blame on others
Refusing to follow rules or questioning authority
Arguing and throwing temper tantrums
Having difficulty in handling frustration
What to Avoid
Do not allow the behavior to continue.
Avoid making it a class issue – address only the student who is causing the disruption.
Avoid an argument or shouting match.
Do not blame or ridicule the student, or use sarcasm.
Do not touch the student