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  Case: Walking out of class
In my internship classroom, I have a student who continuously leaves class every chance he gets. We have tried weighted blankets, special chairs, and preferential seating. The student claims that he is always tired and he needs a nap. What do you suggest we implement to give him incentive to stay in the classroom?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I am a firm believer in a reward system of some kind rather than punishment to motivate the student to behave correctly. For every day that the student stays in the classroom, I would give him a sticker, point, or something physical to keep note of how many days he stays in the room. For every 10 consecutive days that he stays inside the classroom, I would give him a larger prize (toy box, snack, computer time, etc). For every time the student leaves the classroom, his points should be cleared and he must start fresh.