Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: ESE Student Disrupts the Class When I was interning in a kindergarten classroom, there was one girl who was diagnosed with autism. She was five years old and non-verbal. When things seemed to upset her it was very clear though loud vocalizations and tantrums. The teacher requested to have 1-to-1 aide work with the student but it took months before receiving the help. During that time, teaching time was wasted due to the teacher having to redirect her attention to deal with that student. What kinds of tools could she have used to prevent these behaviors and not take away from the rest the class? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) In my experience with students that are on the ASD spectrum, they have specific triggers that cause tantrums. Especially in the younger ages. Triggers can range from students getting too much attention, not enough attention, unexpected breaks in routine, and even certain setting ticks that bother the student. I would keep a personal log as the teacher and record my observations at each outbreak. Once you find the triggers, then the teacher can address and accommodate.