BEHAVIOUR DISORDERS
DEFINITION
There are three main Behaviour Disorders: ADD/ADHD, ODD, and CD. Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD): A neurobiological condition where certain parts of the brain do not fully develop leading to child exhibiting hyperactivity, short attention spans, and acting impulsively on a daily ongoing basis. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): A condition in which a child displays an ongoing pattern of uncooperative, defiant, hostile, and annoying behavior toward people in authority. The child's behavior often disrupts the child's normal daily activities, including activities within the family and at school. Conduct Disorder (CD): A psychological disorder in which a repetitive behaviour where the basic rights of others are violated. Leading to behaviours such as agressive conduct, non-agressive conduct, deceitfulness or theft, and serious violation of rules over and over again. |
CHARACTERISTICS/BEHAVIOURS
ADD/ADHD: Exhibit behaviours where concentrating and sitting still is a very hard task. Usually do not understand why they are exhibiting such behaviour and can get very frustrated with self for not being able to control themselves and others for their constant nagging. ODD: Exhibit behaviours where they are always wanting to do the opposite of what they are told and looking for a fight. They are often very stubborn, will disagree and argue, defiant, and grumpy. CD Behaviour: Exhibit behaviours that cause harm to others or animals, destruction of property, deceitfulness or theft, and extreme violation of rules. They usually do not understand their feelings and are unhappy about their behaviour but can not seem to control it. *Early diagnosis is key with each disorder so the child and their family can learn to cope with their disorder so they can live a more normal life. |
TEACHING STRATEGIES
- Learn your students likes and dislikes as children will be more willing to put in work ethic and engage when the content is meaningful to them. - Use clear and concise instruction and routines in your classroom. Routines and clarity allows student to stay calm and be able to improve their engagement. - Create a community of support including the students, their parents, other teachers, and professionals such as psychologists. You can't deal with it all on your own and everyone needs the support from each other. - When given an assignment or project help student to break down into small steps or provide them with a checklist to help them organize their thoughts and actions. - Incorporate hands on learning when introducing a new topic or idea in your classroom. |
RESOURCES
http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/oppositional-defiant-disorder
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/index.shtml?rf=71264#pub1
http://psychcentral.com/disorders/conduct-disorder-symptoms/
http://www.education.alberta.ca/media/6847926/guideschoolpractices.pdf
https://education.alberta.ca/media/511987/focus.pdf
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/inmdict/html/medicaldisabilityinformation.pdf
http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/oppositional-defiant-disorder
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/index.shtml?rf=71264#pub1
http://psychcentral.com/disorders/conduct-disorder-symptoms/
http://www.education.alberta.ca/media/6847926/guideschoolpractices.pdf
https://education.alberta.ca/media/511987/focus.pdf
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/inmdict/html/medicaldisabilityinformation.pdf