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Greg loves physical education class. He is in eleventh grade student in a self-contained classroom. He is mainstreamed for three periods into general education. During, his time in physical education he has sensory issues and a medical issue called Chiari Malformation. The concern in this period is when the weather is too cold for the physical education classes to go outside, so all students are in the gym. This means there are over 100 students in the gym, which can be an issue for Greg. What solution could I (the coach) come up with to decide whether or not Greg should participate during this class period, in this type of situation?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Students with sensory issues typically overreact to an invasion of their personal space. Accommodations that include a personal space are helpful, but if we are talking about participating in a PE environment with 100+ students, it may be a good idea to implement occupational therapy. The therapist can work with Greg to become desensitized to certain types of touch.
 
     
     
  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: It would be important to consider other accommodations for this student.
Rated On: February 23, 2015 8:08 pm
Rated By: anuhag
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: Although OT may help, I'm no so sure it is the gym teacher's decision.
Rated On: February 24, 2015 8:28 pm
Rated By: araseS
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: Occupational therapy is not an appropriate solution to this problem. This student has autism that makes large crowds in a confined space an issue of anxiety. Forcing the student to touch or be touched is not helpful.
Rated On: February 27, 2015 4:45 pm
Rated By: eQyvyT
 
     
     
  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 think this solution is very helpful. The occupational therapist can interact with Greg during PE.
Rated On: June 30, 2015 10:22 pm
Rated By: TaPeBu
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
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 No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Some students with sensory issues overreact to an invasion of personal space. Not all students. It would be wise to ask Greg personally before assuming.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 9:34 pm
Rated By: Dan G
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: This could just make him feel like he is different.
Rated On: October 16, 2017 3:43 am
Rated By: JeBeVu
 
     
     
  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 No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is difficult to implement.
Rated On: February 26, 2020 4:49 am
Rated By: Emily Malley
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: This makes no sense with regards to the case.
Rated On: November 8, 2022 4:09 pm
Rated By: etaWeW