LEND Fact Sheet Series: Challenging Behaviors: Challenging Behavior

Author(s)
Joe E Reichle, Carol L Davis, Shelley Neilsen Gatti, Lillian K Duran

Description

A fact sheet defining challenging behavior as behaviors that harm people or objects, interfere with learning, and/or socially isolate the learner. The sheet also defines the form and function of challenging behavior, and explains how such behavior may be socially-motivated and can influence others' interaction with the child.

Details

Date
2012 
Type
Fact Sheet 
Publisher
Minnesota Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Program (MNLEND)

Topics

  • Education practices (K12 and transition)
    • Positive behavior support
  • Specific life stage
    • Children
  • Specific disability
    • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)