Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Taking Advantage of Medical Needs In my class, I have a student that is diabetic. The student is often required to drink lots of water and therefore needs to use the restroom frequently. It has become an issue though because the student uses this as a way to avoid work. The student will say that he needs to use the restroom when in reality he does not and is trying to waste time. The other day the student accumulated a total of 25 minutes in the restroom during a 60-minuet reading block. Any suggestions on how to respect the student's medical needs while still making sure he is not lying to get out of doing his work? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) You could utilize an exit ticket for them to use the restroom. As long as they have the capability of holding it, asking a question based on the lesson so that they know they still need to pay attention. Obviously still review the 504 and/or IEP and a possible discussion with parents on the solution ideas.                 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: Exit tickets sound very reasonable, I would use this solution Rated On: October 17, 2022 12:02 am Rated By: egamyp                 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: This is a great way to instill responsibility in the student while respecting their medical issues. Rated On: March 27, 2023 5:18 pm Rated By: eHaSaN