BEHAVIOR TOPIC

(BASIC CONCEPT)

Presented By: Shaine Starr

Early ID Specialist,

Overview
Basic understanding on BEHAVIOR Common Behavioral disorder that

can affect learning.

Tips on Behavior Management

Basic in Behavior
Action, reaction, or function under

specified circumstances
Dictionary)

(American Heritage

Everything a person does is Behavior

All that we dogood or bad! All Behavior is purposeful and motivated Any observable response or activity by an organism/individual.
Test of behavior:

DEAD MAN TEST

Behaviors can be
Observe Describe and Recorded
By others or people engaging in the Behavior

Behaviors Power:

1. Can impact on physical & social environment

2. Behavior influenced by environmental events 3. Behavior can be OVERT (observable) or

COVERT (private events eg Thinking)

Behaviors has measurable dimensions

Frequency - number of times a Behavior

occurs Duration- time from which a Behavior begins until it ends Intensity- physical force involved in the Behavior

. Frequency, Duration, and Intensity are all physical dimensions of Behavior

Criteria to determine & defining an abnormal behavior

1. Deviation from statistical norms2. Deviation from social norms 3. Mal-adaptiveness of behavior- When the behavior affects
the well-being of the individual and/or social group.

4. Personal distress-

considers abnormality in terms of the individual's subjective feelings, personal distress, rather than his behavior. Most people diagnosed as 'mentally ill' feel miserable, anxious, depressed and may suffer from insomnia.

* In the type of abnormality called neurosis, personal distress may be the only symptom, because the individual's behavior seems normal.

DSM-IV- TR & Psychological dso.

Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental

Disorders the manual is published by the American Psychiatric Association and covers all behavior and mental health disorders for both children and adults. It also lists known causes of these disorders, statistics in terms of gender, age at onset, and prognosis as well as some research concerning the optimal treatment approaches.

Psychological or mental disorders

are patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life. These disorders create distress for the person experiencing these symptoms.

Defining Behavioral Disorders

Term frequently used interchangeably with emotionally disturbed or socially maladjusted. These terms describe person who are: * troubled and * may cause trouble in family, teachers, job, peers, and may interfere with relationships. Typically develop in childhood or adolescence. Or a result of an existing disabling condition. Some behavioral issues may be normal in children, those with behavioral disorders develop chronic patterns of aggression, defiance, disruption and hostility. If not treated children with behavioral disorders may develop personality disorders, depression, or bipolar disorder as adults.

 Anxiety Disorders Characterized by

excessive and abnormal fear, worry and anxiety. Estimated that as many as 18% of American adults suffer from at least one anxiety disorder.

Types of anxiety disorders include: 1. Generalized anxiety disorder 2. Agoraphobia 3. Social anxiety disorder 4. Phopias 5. Panic Disorder 6. Post-traumatic stress disorder

7. Separation Anxiety

Developmental Disorders also referred to as childhood disorders, are those that are typically diagnosed during infancy, childhood or adolescence. These psychological disorders include: 1. Mental retardation or ID 2. Learning disabilities 3. Communication disorders 4. ASD- Autism 5. Attention-deficit hyperactive disorder 6. Conduct disorder- presents itself through a repetitive
and persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others or major ageappropriate norms are violated. Aka antisocial behaviors. This is a to antisocial personality disorder.

7. Oppositional defiant disorder-

an ongoing pattern of anger guided disobedience, hostilely defiant behavior toward authority figures which goes beyond the bounds of normal childhood behavior. People may appear very stubborn and often angry

Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Disorder

developmental disorder, of organic origin , which appears in early childhood before the age of six (more commonly in males), and in many cases persists into adolescence and adulthood Triad of ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Impulsivity
Common signs:

1. 2. 3.

1. Are easily distracted by sights and sounds 8. Talk excessively 2. Don't pay attention to detail 9. Interrupt others 3. Don't seem to listen when spoken to 10. Lose or forget items 4. Don't follow through on instructions or tasks 5. Make careless mistakes 11. Forgetful in day-to-day activities 6. Avoid or dislike activities that require longer periods of mental effort 7. Restless, fidget and squirm

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Triad: 1. Social impairment; 2. Verbal and non-verbal language impairment; 3. and Repetitive/stereotyped activities. * The diagnostic criteria require that symptoms become apparent before a child is three years old

 Obsessivecompulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry, by repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing the associated anxiety, or by a combination of such obsessions and compulsions.

Symptoms of the disorder include excessive washing or cleaning; repeated checking; extreme hoarding; preoccupation with sexual, violent or religious thoughts; aversion to particular numbers; and nervous rituals, such as opening and closing a door a certain number of times before entering or leaving a room.

Test & Diagnosis

Series of medical and psychological tests and

exams. To rule out other problems that could be cause symptoms, pinpoint a diagnosis and also check for any related complications.

These exams and tests generally include:

1. Physical exam 2. Laboratory tests. CBC, a screening test for alcohol and drugs, and a check of your thyroid function. 3. Psychological evaluation. A doctor or mental health provider talks to you about your thoughts, feelings, relationships and behavior patterns. 4. Diagnostic criteria- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). This manual is published by the American Psychiatric Association and is used by mental health providers to diagnose mental illnesses

Behavior Management Tips:

Beware on Labeling
(dangerous because it leads some people to ignore the persons affected and encourages some disturbed people not to feel responsible for themselves)

A full diagnosis of psychological problems relies on both a

medical examination & psychological assessment

1. Do an initial interview (Baseline records)

- child, parent-family-guardian - gather as much record as possible (medical, psych or behavioral and school records)
2. Conduct a behavioral screening

3. Utilize anecdotal reporting (notebook)

4. Continue with individualize education plan and IEP meetings

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