Academic and Behavioral Interventions

Are you looking for strategies to teach kids not to interrupt classmates during learning experiences? If so, keep reading.

1. Give constant, positive reinforcement for appropriate behavior. Ignore as many unacceptable behaviors as possible.

2. Make sure that reinforcement is not provided for unacceptable behavior (e.g., making unacceptable remarks, talking to others during quiet activity periods, etc.).

3. Give the student an easily grasped list of consequences for unacceptable behavior.

4. Get the student to make a list of consequences associated with regularly occurring behaviors (e.g., By disrupting others, I will be perceived as unmannerly. By behaving aggressively, I will cause people to avoid me.).

5. Provide a predetermined signal (e.g., hand signal, oral signal, etc.) if the student begins to talk to other students during quiet time.

6. Provide a predetermined signal (e.g., hand signal, oral signal, etc.) when the student begins to display unacceptable behavior.

7. Give the student frequent chances to participate, share, etc.

8. Place the student away from those students they are most likely to bother.

9. Teach the student to use techniques such as crossing their arms and legs, clinching their fists, and webbing their hands when they feel the urge to speak to others during quiet activity periods.

10. Show learning activities that let the student be highly active and talkative.

11. Praise the student for demonstrating appropriate behavior: (a) give the student a concrete reward (e.g., classroom privileges, passing out learning materials, 10 minutes of free time, etc.) or (b) give the student an informal reward (e.g., praise, handshake, smile, etc.).

12. Praise the student for raising their hand to be recognized.

13. Give a full schedule of learning activities. Stop lag time from happening when the student can bother other students.

14. Praise the student for working quietly: ( a) give the student a concrete reward (e.g., privileges such as leading the line, handing out learning materials, 10 minutes of free time, etc.) or (b) give the student an informal reward (e.g., praise, handshake, smile, etc.).

15. Give the student enjoyable learning activities to perform when they finish a task early.

16. Consider using a classroom management app. Click here to view a list of apps that we recommend.

17. Consider using an adaptive behavior management app. Click here to view a list of apps that we recommend.

18. Consider using Alexa to help the student learn to behave appropriately. Click here to read an article that we wrote on the subject.

19. Click here to learn about six bonus strategies for challenging problem behaviors and mastering classroom management.

Are you looking for strategies to teach students not to interrupt classmates during learning experiences? If so, keep reading.

1. Talk regularly with the student to lessen their need to talk to other students.

2. Give the student a break to regroup when they are disturbing others.

3. Coordinate for individual tasks when the group setting is overly distracting.

4. Draft an agreement with the student stipulating what behavior is required (e.g., working quietly) and which reinforcement will be implemented when the agreement has been met.

5. Ask the student if they need to talk with you or need to ask any questions before assigning a task, learning experience, etc., that will be time-consuming.

6. Assess the appropriateness of the social situation concerning the student’s capacity and ability to function successfully.

7. Support the student in identifying the situations in which they are most likely to talk beyond what is required or at unacceptable times. After they have identified these situations, have them think of ways to minimize their occurrences.

8. Refrain from seating the student near people with whom they may be enticed to talk to during lectures, seminars, group projects, etc.

9. Ask the student a question when they are most likely to be able to respond correctly.

10. Connect with parents (e.g., notes home, phone calls, etc.) to disseminate information about the student’s progress. The parents may reinforce the student at home for demonstrating appropriate behavior at school.

11. Take into account the student’s capacity and ability level before expecting them not to intrude on others when they are talking, working, reading, etc.

12. Urge the student to consider the consequences of their behavior before engaging in any learning experience.

13. Provide directions, explanations, and instructions concisely to lessen the student’s need to ask other students for information.

14. Urge the student to model the behavior of successful peers by not talking to others during quiet activity periods.

15. Choose a specific duration of time (e.g., each hour on the hour, break time, after finishing a task, etc.) when it is permissible for the student to converse with their peers.

16. Talk with the students parents about their impulsivity. Do they exhibit this type of behavior at home.

17. Talk with the student about the need to lessen impulsive behavior to increase work productivity and general happiness.

18. Teach the student to recognize appropriate times to talk to other students (e.g., between learning activities, during breaks, at recess, etc.).

19. Do not let the student use ADHD as an excuse. Hold the student responsible for their actions. However, accept the problems ADHD brings into the student’s life while they are learning to make accommodations.

20. Do not provide too much free time for the student.

21. Consider using a classroom management app. Click here to view a list of apps that we recommend.

22. Consider using an adaptive behavior management app. Click here to view a list of apps that we recommend.

23. Consider using Alexa to help the student learn to behave appropriately. Click here to read an article that we wrote on the subject.

24. Click here to learn about six bonus strategies for challenging problem behaviors and mastering classroom management.

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1. Get the student to review the consequences of their behavior with someone they trust. Get the student to consider various choices they could have made and the various outcomes.

2. Praise those students in the classroom who demonstrate appropriate behavior.

3. Get the student to work in small groups in which there are frequent chances to speak. As the student learns to wait longer for a turn to speak, slowly increase the size of the group.

4. Assist the student in improving concentration skills (e.g., listening to the speaker, taking notes, preparing remarks in advance, making remarks in an appropriate context, etc.).

5. Select a peer who should be an excellent influence on the student to interact with them (e.g., someone younger/older, of the same/opposite gender, etc.).

6. Provide the student with duties in the classroom (e.g., running errands, chances to help the teacher, etc.).

7. Find the situations in which the student is most likely to bother other students. After you have identified these situations, think of ways to minimize their occurrences.

8. Talk regularly with the student to keep their involvement in the learning experience (e.g., ask the student questions, ask the student’s opinion, stand near the student, seat the student near the teacher’s desk, etc.).

9. After telling the student why they should not be talking, explain the reason.

10. Intervene early and often when there is a problem to prevent a more severe problem from happening.

11. Provide visibility to and from the student to keep their attention when oral questions/instructions are being delivered. The teacher and the student should be able to see each other at all times. Make eye contact possible at all times.

12. Praise those students in the classroom who work quietly.

13. Make sure that the student’s feelings are considered when appropriate to deal with their talking to other students (i.e., handle remarks in such a way as to not diminish the student’s enthusiasm for participation).

14. Teach the student to differentiate between spur-of-the-moment and essential information that needs to be conveyed.

15. Make sure the student knows when it is acceptable to interact with other students.

16. Praise the student for working quietly based on the duration of time the student can be successful. As the student shows success, slowly increase the duration of time required for reinforcement.

17. Minimize the emphasis on competition. Competitive learning activities may cause the student to become anxious and interrupt others.

18. Make sure the student realizes that all behavior has negative or positive consequences. Urge the student to practice behaviors that will lead to positive consequences.

19. Urge the student to create an understanding of the consequences of their behavior by writing down or talking through problems that may happen due to interrupting others (e.g., perceived as unmannerly, avoided, etc.).

20. Make the appropriate adjustments in their surroundings to prevent the student from experiencing stress, frustration, or anger (e.g., lessen peer pressure, academic failure, teasing, etc.).

21. Consider using a classroom management app. Click here to view a list of apps that we recommend.

22. Consider using an adaptive behavior management app. Click here to view a list of apps that we recommend.

23. Consider using Alexa to help the student learn to behave appropriately. Click here to read an article that we wrote on the subject.

24. Click here to learn about six bonus strategies for challenging problem behaviors and mastering classroom management.

Are you looking for ways to teach students not to interrupt classmates during learning experiences? If so, keep reading.

1. Teach the student about ADHD and the need to self-monitor behavior.

2. Teach yourself and others about ADHD to increase comprehension and accommodation of impulsive behavior.

3. Teach yourself and others about ADHD to increase comprehension and accommodation of excessive talking.

4. Urge the student to avoid ingesting any substance (e.g., drugs, alcohol, cold remedies, etc.) that might further alter their capacity and ability to keep self-control.

5. Create challenges in designated tasks to increase interest and motivation.

6. Urge the student to create an understanding of themselves and those around him/her. Get the student to periodically step back and ask themselves, “Am I bothering others?”

7. Praise the student for demonstrating appropriate behavior based on the duration of time they can be successful. As the student shows success, slowly increase the duration of time required for reinforcement.

8. Urge the student to monitor their impulsivity. Awareness should lessen impulsive behaviors.

9. Create classroom rules: • Complete every assignment. • Complete assignments quietly. • Remain in your seat. • Finish tasks. • Meet task expectations. Examine rules often. Praise students for following the rules.

10. Assess the appropriateness of the task to ascertain (a) if the task is too easy, (b) if the task is too complicated, and (c) if the duration of time scheduled to finish the task is sufficient.

11. Show the student, after telling them to stop talking, the reason why they should not be talking.

12. Minimize distracting stimuli(e.g., place the student on the front row, give a carrel or “office” away from distractions, etc.). This should be used as a way to lessen distractions, not as a punishment.

13. Show the student that they may be trying too hard to fit in and that they should relax and wait until more appropriate times to interact.

14. Show the student why it is essential not to intrude on others. Assist them in understanding that it is impolite, that they might hurt someone’s feelings, etc.

15. Provide the student sufficient chances to speak in the classroom, talk to other students, etc. (i.e., enthusiastic students need many chances to contribute).

16. Get all the appropriate learning materials assembled to work on a project, task, etc., to lessen the need to ask for learning materials.

17. Get the student to be the leader of a cooperative learning experience if they possess a mastery of skills or an interest in that area.

18. Plan essential learning activities at times when the student is most likely to keep attention (e.g., one hour after medication, 45 minutes after lunch, first thing in the morning, etc.).

19. Select a peer to model appropriate behavior for the student.

20. Get the student to question any directions, explanations, or instructions before starting a task to reinforce comprehension and avoid interrupting peers later to ask questions.

21. Consider using a classroom management app. Click here to view a list of apps that we recommend.

22. Consider using an adaptive behavior management app. Click here to view a list of apps that we recommend.

23. Consider using Alexa to help the student learn to behave appropriately. Click here to read an article that we wrote on the subject.

24. Click here to learn about six bonus strategies for challenging problem behaviors and mastering classroom management.

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1. Take the student away from the learning experience until they can demonstrate appropriate behavior and self-control.

2. Utilize role-play to simulate several situations the student might be involved with, and to teach the student how to interact properly (e.g., how to have an appropriate conversation at the lunch table, how to ask to play a game with others, etc.).

3. Always treat the student with the utmost respect. Talk objectively at all times.

4. Take an interest in the student; know the student, ask the student’s opinion, spend time working one-on-one with the student, etc.).

5. Talk with the student to explain(a) what the student is doing wrong (e.g., taking action before thinking about what they are doing) and (b) what the student should be doing (e.g., considering consequences, thinking about the correct response, considering other persons, etc.).

6. Assist the student in creating a friendship by pairing them with another student for learning activities. As the student shows success, slowly increase the number of students in the group.

7. Teach the student problem-solving skills: (a) find the problem, (b) find goals and objectives, (c) create strategies, (d) create a plan for action, and (e) carry out the plan.

8. Teach the student to think before acting (e.g., they should ask themselves, “What is happening?” “What am I doing?” “What should I do?” “What will be best for me?”).

9. Let the student voice their opinion in a situation to avoid becoming upset or angry.

10. Draft an agreement with the student stipulating what behavior is required (e.g., sitting near a student, talking to a student, etc.) and which reinforcement will be implemented when the agreement has been met.

11. Observe the student closely in situations in which they are likely to act impulsively (e.g., keep close physical proximity, keep eye contact, regularly connect with the student, etc.).

12. Organize the student’s surroundings to limit chances for unacceptable behavior(e.g., keep the student participating in learning activities, have the student seated near the teacher, keep visibility to and from the student, etc.).

13. Make sure that consequences are delivered continuously for behavior demonstrated (i.e., appropriate behavior results in positive consequences, and unacceptable behavior results in negative consequences).

14. Consider using an adaptive behavior management app. Click here to view a list of apps that we recommend.

15. Click here to learn about six bonus strategies for challenging problem behaviors and mastering classroom management.

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1. Teach the student to be happy with their best effort rather than insisting on perfection.

2. Identify the consequences of other students’ behavior as they happen (e.g., the chance to point out that consequences happen for all behavior and for all persons).

3. Provide the student the responsibility of tutoring a peer if they possess the appropriate skills.

4. Show tasks in the most attractive, exciting manner possible.

5. Stop peers from engaging in those behaviors that would cause the student to fail to consider or regard the consequences of their behavior (e.g., keep other students from upsetting the student).

6. Give a learning experience that emphasizes the cause-and-effect relationship between behavior and the inevitability of some form of consequence (e.g., both negative and positive behaviors and consequences).

7. Praise those students in the classroom who demonstrate appropriate behavior.

8. Give the student a clearly identified list of consequences for unacceptable behavior.

9. Provide maximum supervision of the student’s interactions and slowly decrease the amount of supervision over time.

10. Provide the student with duties in the classroom (e.g., teacher assistant, peer tutor, group leader, etc.).

11. Give the student as much academic and social success as possible so peers may view the student more positively.

12. Minimize the emphasis on competition. Social interactions may be inhibited if the student’s abilities are constantly made public and compared to others.

13. Praise the student for properly interacting with other students: (a) give the student a concrete reward (e.g., privileges such as leading the line, handing out learning materials, 10 minutes of free time, etc.) or (b) give the student an informal reward (e.g., praise, handshake, smile, etc.).

14. Praise the student for demonstrating appropriate behavior based on the duration of time the student can be successful. As the student shows success, slowly increase the duration of time required for reinforcement.

15. Attempt several groupings to ascertain the situation in which the student is most comfortable.

16. Consider using an adaptive behavior management app. Click here to view a list of apps that we recommend.

17. Click here to learn about six bonus strategies for challenging problem behaviors and mastering classroom management.

Are you looking for ways to teach students learn to fit in with their peers? If so, keep reading.

1. Assess the appropriateness of the task to ascertain (a) if the task is too easy, (b) if the task is too complicated, and (c) if the duration of time scheduled to finish the task is sufficient.

2. Stop the student from becoming overstimulated by a learning experience(e.g., monitor or supervise student behavior to limit overexcitement in physical learning activities, games, parties, etc.).

3. Do not force the student to interact with others.

4. Provide a predetermined signal (e.g., hand signal, oral signal, etc.) when the student begins to exhibit unacceptable behavior(s).

5. Provide the student with duties in group situations so peers may view the student more positively.

6. Get the student to be the leader of a cooperative learning experience if they possess a mastery of skills or an interest in that area.

7. Praise those students in the classroom who properly interact with the student.

8. Assist the student in finding unacceptable behaviors and teach them ways to change those behaviors.

9. Notify others who will be working with the student (e.g., teachers, the principal, clerks, etc.) about the student’s tendency to ignore the consequences of their behavior s.

10. Intervene early and often when there is a problem to prevent more severe problems from happening.

11. Give the student logical consequences for unacceptable behavior(e.g., for disturbing others during group learning activities, the student should have to leave the learning experience).

12. Make sure the student does not become involved in overstimulating learning activities.

13. Talk with the student to explain that they may be trying too hard to fit in and that they should relax and let friendships develop naturally.

14. Embody appropriate social behavior for the student at all times.

15. Alter or adjust situations that cause the student to demonstrate behaviors that are extreme.

16. Consider using an adaptive behavior management app. Click here to view a list of apps that we recommend.

17. Click here to learn about six bonus strategies for challenging problem behaviors and mastering classroom management.

Are you looking for strategies to help students learn to fit in with their peers? If so, keep reading.

1. Give the student more decision-making chances relative to class learning activities and tasks.

2. Do not force the student to interact with others with whom they are not entirely comfortable.

3. Assess the social situation concerning the student’s capacity and ability to function successfully (e.g., number of students in the group, behavior of students in the group, etc.).

4. Refrain from competition. Failure may cause the student to ignore the consequences of their behavior.

5. Ask the student a question when they can answer successfully.

6. Tell the student that it is their behavior that determines consequences (e.g., positive, or negative).

7. Connect with parents to disseminate information about the student’s progress. The parents may reinforce the student at home for properly interacting with other students at school.

8. Do not criticize. On occasions where correcting the student, be honest yet compassionate. Never cause the student to feel negatively about themselves.

9. Urge and assist the student in joining extracurricular learning activities, clubs, etc.

10. Urge the student to further create any capacity and ability or skill they may have so peers may view the student positively.

11. Let the student attempt something new in private before doing it in front of others.

12. Maintain trust and confidentiality with the student at all times.

13. Urge the student to tell you about problems that happen with peers (e.g., being bullied, teased by others, etc.).

14. Make the consequence of a behavior obvious by identifying the consequence as it occurs and discussing alternative behavior that would have prevented the particular consequence.

15. Create classroom rules: • Complete every assignment. • Complete assignments quietly. • Remain in your seat. • Finish tasks. • Meet task expectations. Examine rules often. Praise students for following the rules.

16. Consider using an adaptive behavior management app. Click here to view a list of apps that we recommend.

17. Click here to learn about six bonus strategies for challenging problem behaviors and mastering classroom management.

Are you looking for ways to teach students to respond appropriately to teasing? If so, keep reading.

1. Intervene early and often when there is a problem to prevent more severe problems from happening.

2. Remind the student, when they are teasing others, that no harm is meant and that the same holds true when others tease him/her.

3. Teach the student acceptable ways to express displeasure, anger, frustration, etc.

4. Urge others to compliment the student.

5. Convey your feelings in a socially acceptable way.

6. Draft an agreement with the student stipulating what behavior is required (e.g., laughing, joking in return, etc.) and which reinforcement will be implemented when the agreement has been met.

7. Assist the student in learning to deal with teasing that upsets them by having the student avoid the teasing, walk away from the situation, move to another place, etc.

8. Assist the student in understanding that if they cannot accept friendly teasing, it would be best to avoid those situations where teasing may happen.

9. Praise the student for responding properly to friendly teasing: (a) give the student a concrete reward (e.g., privileges such as leading the line, handing out learning materials, 10 minutes of free time, etc.) or (b) give the student an informal reward (e.g., praise, handshake, smile, etc.).

10. Praise those students in the classroom who respond properly to friendly teasing.

11. Assess the interaction to ascertain (a) if the interaction is appropriate, (b) if the timing of the interaction is appropriate, and (c) if the student can handle the interaction successfully.

12. Praise the student for responding properly to friendly teasing based on the number of times they can be successful. As the student shows success, slowly increase the number of times required for reinforcement.

13. Always treat the student with the utmost respect. Talk objectively at all times.

14. Consider using an adaptive behavior management app. Click here to view a list of apps that we recommend.

15. Click here to learn about six bonus strategies for challenging problem behaviors and mastering classroom management.

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1. Embody friendly teasing by joking with the students and laughing when they tease you.

2. Converse with the student to explain (a) what they are doing wrong (e.g., becoming upset, fighting, etc.) and (b) what they must be doing (e.g., laughing, joking in return, etc.).

3. Talk with the student about choosing friends who are friendly and sincere.

4. Let the student attempt something new in private before doing so in front of others.

5. Connect with parents (e.g., notes home, phone calls, etc.) to disseminate information about the student’s progress. The parents may reinforce the student at home for responding properly to friendly teasing at school.

6. Show the student that friendly teasing is a positive means by that people demonstrate that they like other people and enjoy their company.

7. Talk with the student’s peers about their sensitivity and difficulty in dealing with friendly teasing so they may adjust their behavior accordingly.

8. Let the student voice their opinion in a situation to avoid becoming angry or upset.

9. Teach the student appropriate ways to respond to friendly teasing (e.g., laugh, joke in reply, etc.).

10. Talk with the students about those topics that are not appropriate for friendly teasing (e.g., death, disease, handicaps, poverty, etc.).

11. Do not force the student to interact with others with whom the student is not entirely comfortable.

12. Assist the student in recognizing the difference between friendly teasing and unkind, rude remarks so the student can accept and appreciate friendly teasing.

13. Select a peer to model appropriate responses to friendly teasing for the student.

14. Consider using an adaptive behavior management app. Click here to view a list of apps that we recommend.

15. Click here to learn about six bonus strategies for challenging problem behaviors and mastering classroom management.