Behavior Solutions for the Inclusive Classroom: A Handy Reference Guide That Explains Behaviors Associated with Autism, Asperger's, Adhd, Sensory Proc

ISBN-13: 9781935274087 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 120 str.

Aune, Beth

Opis

WHY won't he stay in his seat? WHY does she flap her hands? And WHAT should I do As inclusion becomes the norm in general education, teachers are faced with behaviors they have never seen before. Special needs educators may recognize the telltale symptom of a sensory need or a textbook-case of an avoidance behavior, but this is all new territory for the general crowd Written by Director of Special Education Peter Gennaro, occupational therapist Beth Aune, and special needs mom and advocate Beth Burt, this book illuminates possible causes of those mysterious behaviors, and more importantly, provides solutions Teachers can quickly look up an in-the-moment solution and learn about what the child is communicating, and why. The authors collaboratively address problem behaviors such as: Out-of-Seat Behaviors Fidgeting Hand-flapping Covering Ears Hiding or Running Away When Upset Putting Head Down or Shutting Down Difficulty with Class Work and Homework Losing Materials and Missing Assignments Poor Handwriting Not Following Directions Saying Rude or Inappropriate Things Clothing Issues Difficulty Making Decisions Excessive Talking Laughing Excessively or Being Silly Little or No Eye Contact Temper Outbursts And many others Teachers, it s possible to accommodate learning differences and sustain a positive learning environment for ALL students. This book is a must-have for every inclusive classroom "

Spis treści

• Introduction
• Section One: Movement Issues
• Arm- & Hand-flapping
• Arm-swinging
• Breaking Pencils and/or Crayons
• Bumping Into Other Students/Touching Inappropriately
• Chews on Shirt or Other Inappropriate Items
• Excessive Yawning
• Fidgeting at the Desk
• Out-of-Seat Behaviors
• Excessive Hugging, Leaning against People, or Pushing People
• Taking Off Shoes
• Section Two: Avoidance and Retreat Behaviors
• Avoiding Physical Contact or Messy Activities
• Covering Ears
• Hiding or Running Away When Upset
• Putting Head Down or "Shutting Down"
• Section Three: Difficulty with Routine and Academics
• Difficulty with Carpet Time
• Difficulty with Lining Up
• Difficulty Starting Assignments
• Difficulty with Small Group Activities
• Difficulty with Homework
• Losing Materials and Missing Assignments
• Messy Desk or Disorganized Binder
• Poor Handwriting
• Not Attending/Off Task or Not Following Directions
• Not Following Playground Rules
• Problems at Lunchtime
• Not Asking for Help
• Transitioning and the Insistence on Sameness
• Section Four: Social-Emotional Issues
• Saying Rude or Inappropriate Things
• Clothing Issues
• Difficulty Accepting Criticism
• Difficulty Making Decisions
• Excessive Talking
• Humming, Talking to Self, or Inappropriate Vocalizations/Odd Gestures
• Interrupting
• Laughing Excessively or Being Silly
• Little or No Eye Contact
• Smelling People or Objects
• Talking Loudly
• Temper Outbursts
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• Appendix A: Movement Breaks/Goal-Directed Tasks
• Appendix B: Sensory Input Devices
• Appendix C: Calming Techniques
• Index