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Posted on October 14, 2019 3:20 am
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Carla Crumb
Carla Crumb
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Wanderer
I have a high functioning ESE who loves to wander around the classroom he knows where he is suppose to be but chooses to do what he wants. When we line up always first in line and opens the door without being told causing other students to leave the room, he just basically does what he wants I redirect but it is the same thing everyday all day what should i do about this behavior?
 
     
     
 
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Solution 1
Posted October 14, 2019 4:20 pm

uqaTaq
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I would try to assign this child a classroom "job" that gives them a purpose. For example, a door holder or caboose. If they do not respond well to this, I would try to provide an incentive for staying in their seat during class, while still working to provide opportunities for the student to move around.
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nuXuma
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This seems like the best solution, giving the student a job or an incentive to sa=tay in their seat.
  Posted on: October 19, 2019 9:03 pm

VySePu
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I agree with this approach
  Posted on: February 20, 2020 8:24 pm

Janson Gunn
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I agree with this solution.
  Posted on: February 22, 2020 8:08 pm

yperyH
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I agree with this approach. having a purpose might help the student be more focused on their duties
  Posted on: July 1, 2020 9:30 pm

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Solution 2
Posted February 21, 2020 12:15 am

yJyLep
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Creating a positive behavior intervention plan will be useful. The first step is gathering details about the behavior and the disability. For the intervention, there are multiple ways to approach it. For example, have positive reinforcement for when the student stops at the door or stays in his seat. This could be extra computer time or an extra treat at lunch time. Or you could teach the student a song about lining outside the door. Review the intervention plan with the IEP team before doing it.
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Taylor G.
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Gaining a foundational understanding of the student's exceptionality while intervening with positive reinforcement accordingly is the best solution in this case.
  Posted on: February 23, 2020 4:40 pm

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Solution 3
Posted February 19, 2020 8:24 pm

Nicole Morris
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If I were in this situation and recognize that the student's misbehavior can be anticipated, I would review with the student the classroom rules and procedures prior to the class ending, and prior to the occurrence happening. I would also remind him of the consequences of his misbehavior, continue to monitor behavior, and follow through with enforcing the consequences that I had previously established.
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Solution 4
Posted February 23, 2020 6:29 pm

ePegej
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Using positive reinforcement could be very beneficial in this situation. Praise the student for when he does right, by sitting in his seat or waiting to open the door until you say to do so.
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Solution 5
Posted February 24, 2020 10:09 pm

XuBety
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Maybe give him a job, like being doorholder, that way he doesn't leave the room before you or the other students.
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Solution 6
Posted October 6, 2020 2:58 pm

XegeDy
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Hi Carla! This is Toby! A lot of differently abled students often wander. Sometimes giving these students something to fidget with such as a small toy or playdough can help these students stay on task. Giving students a visual representation of how many times they wandered and how many times they stayed in their spot, then creating goals based on that may also be very helpful!
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Solution 7
Posted October 9, 2020 12:43 am

beTape
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I like to use the first/then or now/next with students in order to get them to do a desired task. "First you complete this task, then you can walk around the room." As long as the student is completing their work and not distracting others, it does not hurt to allow desired activities/behaviors. Always choose your battles wisely. The student might also feel uneasy sitting in their seat for long periods of time, so you could create break cards for them to use. Once all the break cards have been used for the day, the student will not be allowed to take a break. It would also be smart to establish rewards and consequences. If the student refused to do their work when asked, they do not get to be the line leader. Consistency is key when working with ESE students. Visuals are also great, such as break cards, timers, behavior chart, etc.
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Solution 8
Posted November 4, 2020 7:28 pm

Kayla
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Perhaps give the student a job that allows him that movement in the classroom such as a paper passer or office runner. This purposeful movement may reduce the amount of time he wanders in the classroom not doing what he is supposed to. Additionally, a permanent job as a caboose could be used to stop the door opening situation or if he insists on being in front then give him the job as door holder but instruct him that he can only keep the position if he opens the door when told. Alternately, teach the rest of the class that just because someone opens the door does not mean they are to leave, they should start walking when the teacher directs them.
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Solution 9
Posted February 25, 2021 2:00 pm

Anastasia Stampoulis
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I would try to sit him down and talk to him about the wandering. I would do it in a positive way that makes him know you appreciate his good behaviors but that he needs to be safer and make sure he stays where he is supposed to in the classroom. You could also offer him an incentive such as getting a reward at the end of the week if he can work on his wandering behavior.
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Solution 10
Posted March 1, 2021 12:02 am

yPeRuT
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I would work with a behavior specialist to develop a positive behavior intervention plan such as a points card. For each period the student does not wander, they'll get a point, and a certain amount of points will earn them a reward, such as coloring the last ten minutes of class.
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Solution 11
Posted July 5, 2021 2:40 pm

sanuRa
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Sounds like the student is feeling detached and disconnected in this learning environment therefore giving them a consistent task or assistant duty related to helping his peers can help get them more involved and help them be more present. It sounds like this student has leadership qualites waiting to be showcased.
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Solution 12
Posted February 23, 2020 8:55 pm

Alyssa Moore
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Visual schedules are a great resource when showing students, especially in an ESE classroom, what they should be doing at certain times of the day. Adding rewards to the schedule can motivate the student to achieve the goals of their schedule.
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