Triggers
Recognize factors that contribute to misbehavior to effectively intervene and provide support.
• Lack of structure and/or organization
• An environment that is overly noisy
• Lack of preparation for a change in routine
• Lessons viewed as boring and/or frustrating
• Remaining stationary for a lengthy period of time
• Performance expectations beyond the ability of the student
• Little or no assistance offered on difficult tasks
• Confusing directions
• Multiple, oral directions given at once
• No input or choices allowed
• Transition time
• Unclear schedule
• Having to hurry to complete tasks
• Difficulty reading, writing or speaking
• Losing a competitive event, activity or game
• Teasing and/or embarrassment by peers
• Classroom temperature set too hot or too cold
• Lack of sleep
• Hunger
• Health problems
• Family instability, substance use or abuse
Developed by: Michael L. Lujan, M.Ed.
• Lack of structure and/or organization
• An environment that is overly noisy
• Lack of preparation for a change in routine
• Lessons viewed as boring and/or frustrating
• Remaining stationary for a lengthy period of time
• Performance expectations beyond the ability of the student
• Little or no assistance offered on difficult tasks
• Confusing directions
• Multiple, oral directions given at once
• No input or choices allowed
• Transition time
• Unclear schedule
• Having to hurry to complete tasks
• Difficulty reading, writing or speaking
• Losing a competitive event, activity or game
• Teasing and/or embarrassment by peers
• Classroom temperature set too hot or too cold
• Lack of sleep
• Hunger
• Health problems
• Family instability, substance use or abuse
Developed by: Michael L. Lujan, M.Ed.