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  Case: Distracting Laughter
I am currently interning in a high school ESE class and there is a student in my class that starts laughing hysterically in the middle of lessons. My CT usually sends them outside (we have courtyard outside the classroom) to calm down. It rarely works though and the student still ends up laughing hysterically. It is very distracting when I am teaching and to the other students. Any ideas on how to control them?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
One thing I like to do with my special needs kids is use reminders. If the student laughs out in class I will remind them of my expectations once. "Jimmy (or whatever the name may be), remember we use inside voices in class." If the problem persists, ask the student if they are making a good choice or a poor choice. If they can self-reflect, and even most of my severe autistic kids can, they will try to re-evaluate and readjust themselves.
 
     
     
  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: Reminders help.
Rated On: October 7, 2019 8:29 pm
Rated By: Tiffany Foti
 
     
     
  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: I agree with this assessment. It is important to know all the facts and why the student is acting this way. Is it his disability, or is another kid egging him on? Make sure you have all the facts before you call out a student for something that may be out of his control.
Rated On: October 19, 2020 1:05 am
Rated By: beVuLu
 
     
     
  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: Great use of examples to support your solution!
Rated On: February 23, 2023 1:01 pm
Rated By: yraXuG