Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Self-abuse I have an ESE student that hits himself in the head at random. He also bangs his for arms on the bottom of the desk. I am new to this student, and I am trying out some new techniques with him. One of his teachers has told me that he is doing these behaviors for attention. I would like to pursue some other avenues in order to explore his intentions. Do I listen to the veteran teacher, or do I follow my instincts? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I think that I would take in consideration of what the veteran teacher said however I would also follow my instincts. I would test out somethings and observe and make my own conclusion from the behaviors that he displays. I would also find something to calm him whenever he starts to self-destruct.                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes The suggested solution is original Yes Comments: Teachers should follow their own instincts because they interact with the student every day. I would use some of the veteran teacher's advice to make a solution for the student. Rated On: October 3, 2017 9:05 pm Rated By: aRaLeg