Brain Health or Behavioral Issues

The brain is the control center for both cognitive function and behavior. Behavioral issues in children can be a symptom of underlying brain health problems, or they can be separate conditions influenced by various factors, including environment and genetics.

Learners with brain health or behavioral issues may require ongoing health services to address their health needs and emergency planning. Two non-inclusive interventions provided by paraprofessionals who have been delegated tasks associated with the student’s needs include:

Redirection

Redirection is a proactive strategy used in classroom management to guide students' attention or behavior away from inappropriate actions towards more positive or productive alternatives.

Redirections may also include (non-inclusive list):

• The action of assigning a student to a new purpose
• The action of directing a student to a different place

Therapeutic Positive Reinforcement

Therapeutic Positive Enforcement involves the paraprofessional providing positive reinforcement that emphasizes building positive habits and skills by rewarding positive actions, rather than solely focusing on negative behavior.