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  Case: 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?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
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.