How teachers can stop behavior problems before they start

Pre-correcting and prompting can help all students, especially students with ADHD, stay on track. The key is to use these strategies before behavior problems start. In this video, special education teacher Stephanie DeLussey explains how to use pre-correcting and prompting as positive behavior strategies. Use them to set clear expectations, support smoother transitions, and strengthen classroom management. She shares how these behavior support tools can help students with learning and thinking differences feel more prepared and successful in the classroom. This video is part of our Positive Behavior Strategies series. It’s a playlist focused on classroom management, behavior support, and practical strategies. It all helps students build routines and succeed at school. Watch the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0Kjy0JtEbaTA1vLoKOnJqon7gncLq7vI Thanks to 3M for sponsoring this video. Timestamps 00:00 When students don’t understand expectations 00:48 What is pre-correcting and prompting? 01:43 Step 1: Anticipate 01:59 Step 2: Say the problem and solutions 02:37 Step 3: Praise positive behavior 02:56 Why it works (especially for ADHD students) 03:33 Do’s and don’ts 4:24 Recap and next steps For more on this topic Pre-correcting and prompting: An evidence-based behavior strategy https://www.understood.org/en/articles/evidence-based-behavior-strategy-pre-correcting-and-prompting Teacher tip: How to help your child pay attention https://www.understood.org/en/articles/teacher-tip-how-to-help-your-child-pay-attention-just-think-slant Understanding behavior as communication: A teacher’s guide https://www.understood.org/en/articles/understanding-behavior-as-communication-a-teachers-guide Teacher resources: Learning differences and ADHD https://www.understood.org/en/topics/educators Questions about learning and thinking differences? Get answers and expert-vetted resources by asking the AI-powered Understood Assistant: https://www.understood.org/en/assistant?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=assistant-agn-prod&utm_content=video Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at https://understood.org/give. For more resources, support, and excellent memes, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/understoodorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Understood/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@understood.org Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/understoodorg/ #ADHD #TeacherTips #ADHDClassroomTips #EducatorTips #PositiveBehaviorStrategies