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 you should talk with some other adults involved with the child. This could be another person on the IEP team, an aid that works with him regularly, or anyone else. Maybe they have other strategies to deal with the situation. If there are no other suggestions, bring up with the veteran teacher that you may want to try something different, and ask for some advice!