Self-Regulation Strategies for Students with Disruptive Behavior Disorders

Social and academic skills are required for students to function successfully in school environments. Unfortunately, students diagnosed with disruptive behavioral disorders such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Conduct Disorder (CD), and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) may not possess the necessary self-regulation skills that contribute to success in school environments (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013). Students with these chronic disorders often have difficulty completing school-related tasks and interacting appropriately with peers and adults. As a result, a student’s school performance is characterized by underachievement, disciplinary problems, and poor attendance (Reid, Trout, & Schartz, 2005)