Positive Behavior Support

School is somewhat underway and if you are like me - you're edgy! A young woman I mentor who has a child on the spectrum asked what she should say to the teachers who care for her child. In sum - how do you teach a teacher how to teach your child? As a seasoned neurologist once shared - you cannot. BUT you can share some nuggets of wisdom.

Positive Behavior Support

  1. Encourage the teacher to set firm expectations aligned with neuro-typical students in the same grade.

  2. Ask the teacher to establish clear consequences for failure to meet expectations (Ex: work during lunch or after school)

  3. To avoid confusion request clear communication vía email

  4. It is helpful to suggest the teacher allow sensory breaks when appropriate

  5. Make sure there is a team in place to review the content with the student

  6. Ask for appropriate testing accommodations (time and environment)

  7. If possible ask for a responsible Buddy to work with and

  8. Enforce the use of HELPFUL words!

It all matters. Keep trying!