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
- Encourage the teacher to set firm expectations aligned with neuro-typical students in the same grade.
- Ask the teacher to establish clear consequences for failure to meet expectations (Ex: work during lunch or after school)
- To avoid confusion request clear communication vía email
- It is helpful to suggest the teacher allow sensory breaks when appropriate
- Make sure there is a team in place to review the content with the student
- Ask for appropriate testing accommodations (time and environment)
- If possible ask for a responsible Buddy to work with and
- Enforce the use of HELPFUL words!
It all matters. Keep trying!
