Understanding Behavior Problems Teacher Resources

In this science fair project, determine if childproof containers are effective and investigate if a child can learn how to open the containers with practice. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an...

Depression as a result of sexual activity can usually be avoided by having a strong, healthy relationship with one's parents. It also relies on open lines of communication in regards to sexual activity. This information is discussed in...

Many medicines come in bottles with special child-proof caps so that small children can't accidentally open the bottle and eat the pills. To a small child who can't read the label, the pills might look just like candy. This project helps...

This 21-page guide describes what a functional assessment is and what it can do to help your child. You can use this information to help your child at home, and also work with school staff to put a plan into place at school.

The "Make a Plan" plan is a strategy for helping a teacher and a child find the solution to a challenge together. When they make a plan together, they are on the same team, working together and committing to trusting each other. It works...

Studies show that friendship plays an important role in a kid's eating behavior. The results of the study showed that overweight children who ate with their overweight friends consumed more food than when they were with thinner children...

In this video, a 12-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome interviews his mother. His unique questions and his mother's loving, unguarded answers reveal a beautiful relationship between parent and child. Individuals with Asperger's have...

The kids taste tomatoes from the school garden, but Katerina doesn't want to try one. Help kids understand that trying new foods is important. After they have tasted it, they can decide if they like it or not. Included is a recipe for...

This common term used in classrooms is reviewed in this information from the NIMH and points to the changing views of many that it is better treated long term with behavioral therapies than medications.

This interview with Carol Kranowitz, author of "Out-of-Sync Child," offers information for parents and others in contact with children who have sensory integrative dysfunction. The author discusses the most common sensory problems, what...

This interview with Carol Kranowitz, author of "Out-of-Sync Child," offers information for parents and others in contact with children who have sensory integrative dysfunction. The author discusses the most common sensory problems, what...

The Education for a Connected World framework describes the digital knowledge and skills that children and young people should have the opportunity to develop at different ages and stages of their lives. It highlights what a child should...

This article discusses the negative aspects of diagnosing and medicating children who are believed to have ADD or ADHD. Includes a list of 50 Ways to Improve Your Child's Behavior and Attention Span.

The bad habits kids learn in childhood can last a lifetime. Here's how to help your child break them for good!

This article, in which the author discusses how, by consuming alcohol, a pregnant woman can harm her unborn child, provides information on specific deformities associated with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) as well as overviews of how...

Interested in starting the Collaborative Problem approach with a child struggling with behavior? This radio program shares the experience of several parents who are just starting the approach. Learn from their personal experiences! [45...

Understand that the hardest part of Collaborative Problem Solving method can be deciding on the unsolved problems a child may have. Specifying the unsolved problem will help to manage the challenging behaviors of student as discussed in...

A recorded radio show focusing on the Collaborative Problem Solving method. In this show understand how important using precise wording to define the unsolved problems can be very beneficial to getting the child to respond to the method....

Learn how by using the Collaborative Problem Solving you can be effective in turning unpredictable behavior into predictable. This radio show focuses on managing behavior so it becomes more predictable. [45 min, 1 sec]

A recorded radio show that addresses a variety of issues when dealing with behaviorally challenging kids. The overall theme of the whole show is that if you are confident then you don't have to scream to be heard. [43 min, 47 secs]

A recorded radio show that explores the issue behaviorally challenged kids have with unsolved problems. Learn how other things like homework may take a back seat to the Collaborative Problem Solving process. [45 min, 2 secs]

Dr. Greene discusses the importance of Plan B in solving behavioral problems. Understand that Plan B requires more listening than talking. [45 min, 13 secs]

Understand how to get your child to participate in managing their behavior in this recorded radio show. Dr. Greene walks a mom who is having trouble getting her child to buy into the approach. He suggests different factors that may be...

By understanding the cause of the child's behavioral challenges, the correct plan for managing the behavior can be developed. In this recorded radio show, Dr. Greene discusses different behavior challenges and the possible solutions...