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Introduce Humor Carefully
Activities: Redirecting Negative Behaviors Humor can create a moment of relief and redirect their emotional state. Tips Use a lighthearted comment to break tension:...
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Keep Appropriate Eye Contact
Activities: Build Rapport Maintaining balanced eye contact demonstrates attentiveness while avoiding aggression or dominance. Tips Maintain natural eye contact (about...
Keep Predictability
Predictability reduces uncertainty, which is a common trigger for anxiety. Tip: Maintain a consistent classroom routine and schedule.
Keep Your Hands Visible
Activities: Using Non-Verbal Communication Visible hands signal openness and non-aggression. Tips Avoid hiding your hands in your pockets or crossing your arms.
Lack of Age-Appropriate Tools
Solution: Provide diverse tools like sensory bottles for younger students and journaling for older ones. Result: Ensures the space meets the needs of different age groups.
Lack of Clear Expectations
Solution: Use visual rules or social stories to set behavior standards. Result: Students understand what is expected, reducing frustration.
Lack of Communication about Progress
Solution: Share progress reports with families and stakeholders regularly. Result: Keeps everyone informed and aligned on behavior goals.
Lack of Family Involvement
Solution: Share the BIP with families and collaborate on strategies. Result: Consistency between home and school environments enhances effectiveness.
Lack of Family Involvement
Encourages collaboration between school and home. Tip: Share progress charts with families during conferences or updates.
Lack of Family Involvement in Reinforcement
Solution: Suggest rewards families can implement at home to align with school strategies. Result: Students receive consistent reinforcement across environments.