Behavior & De-escalation
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Why Sensory Integration Isn’t Just a Buzzword in My Classroom
If you’ve spent five minutes in a classroom with kids who have extensive support needs, you already know sensory integration isn’t some abstract concept from a textbook. It’s the thing that decides whether the next twenty minutes go smoothly or completely sideways. Here’s what I mean. Sensory integration is just the brain’s job of taking…
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What to do when your student elopes and you’re the only adult in the room
The article discusses the challenges of managing elopement in classrooms with students who have extensive support needs. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the reasons behind elopement, prioritizing safety, implementing prevention strategies, and documenting incidents. The author encourages teachers to seek support and advocate for appropriate IEP interventions to assist students effectively.