Rewards Can Backfire!
Date: December 26th, 2017
I’d be careful about giving extra time on technology as a reward to a kid with low SEL skills!
Behavior: Got a Frequent Flyer?
Date: November 8th, 2017
If you don’t have a protocol ready, a Frequent Flyer can easily bring your instruction to a halt.
Behavior: autism & social skills
Date: July 20th, 2016
Often we feel that it’s not “normal” for a child to only have a few friends. But some children have a hard time making friends, especially if they are on the autistic spectrum. We should help these kids to be successful who they are. Watch this video for more.
Behavior: disabilities impact development
Date: February 25th, 2016
We expect kids to act their age, and we sometimes tell them that. But if they have a disability, then they are developmentally younger. Watch this video for more.
Behavior management: manage vs. change
Date: August 13th, 2014
Watch this video [1:17] about how managing behavior doesn’t change it. Targeting the cause is the key.
Does a kid with emotional disability have control over behavior?
Date: May 15th, 2014
Watch this video [1:24] to better understand the student with a documented emotional disability.
Why I never tell a student to “act your age.”
Date: July 11th, 2013
Watch this video [1:10] to see why we can’t always expect students to “act their age.”
Don’t forget, behavior can erupt because of a cognitive disability
Date: February 28th, 2013
Watch this video [1:39] for Polly’s insight into how difficult behavior can be the result of a student being frustrated and overwhelmed due to a cognitive disability.
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