Problem Behaviors - Improve Behavior Problems with the Right Curriculum

Improve Behavior Problems - Improve Behavior Problems in LD Children

Improve Behavior Problems - Inappropriate curriculum and instruction can lead to many types of problem behaviors among students with learning disabilities. Students may:

• Feel bored with curriculum that is beneath their ability, or involving material that is not interesting to them;
• Be embarrassed if material is not appropriate for their age levels;
• Become frustrated if material is too difficult; or
• Feel like giving up if instructional delivery is too rapid.
• Feel defensive and disrupt the classroom to protect their egos, attempt to restore their "image" before the class.

When students with learning disabilities' learning needs are not met, they may show a range of behavior problems. Students' problem behaviors may:

• The natural result of their frustration;
• An attempt to shift attention away from their learning disabilities;
• An attempt to have some control in a situation where they feel powerless;
• Part of their disability, especially if ADHD is involved;
• The result of delayed social skill development or underdeveloped adaptive behavior skills.

Teachers and parents can reduce or prevent many behavior problems by:

• Ensuring that instruction is delivered at or slightly above the child's current skill levels. Individual achievement assessmentcan provide information on a student's skill levels that can be used to identify skills a student needs to learn and provide guidance for selecting materials.
• Choosing materials that are of high interest to the student. Have him select his own materials when possible.
• Ensure that materials are appropriate for your child's age level.
• Adapt and modify materials to reduce the effect of the disability on classroom performance:

  Tips to Adapt Reading Materials

  Adapt Instruction for Home and School

  Adapt Instructional Materials for Students with Language Processing Deficits

  Differentiated Instruction