Can't vs Won't Thinking

Student Behaviour	Won’t Thinking	Can’t Thinking
Not being on task	He is lazy.	Does he understand what is being asked?
Jokes around and distracts class	She just wants attention.	Does she have the skills to do the task?
Not paying attention	He is unmotivated.	What sensory stressors are in this room right now?
Leaves room	She is defiant.	Do they need a movement break?
Doesn’t do homework	He doesn’t care about school.	What’s happening at home right now?
Won’t join in with friends	She prefers to be on her own. She prefers to be with adults.	Does she know how to make and keep friends?