Defiant. Controlling. Noncompliant. Difficult. These are some of the terms used by schools to describe the challenging behaviors of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...

When a family or a school asks for help with a challenging behavior, they usually expect a plan on day one. That’s natural, because the behavior is stressful and everybody ...

Operationally define challenging behaviors. Challenging behaviors should be defined in terms that are specific, observable, and measureable (i.e., one can see and count the behaviors). Be specific ...

Applied behavior analysis is important and beneficial for all students. ABA strategies can be used to help all youth learn new skills and improve their quality of life. ABA is becoming more common as ...