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  Case: Body Control
I have a child who cannot control his body. He moves in his chair and likes to stand instead of sitting. When we walk in line through the halls, he stretches arms and legs outside the bounds of the line and has bumped other students before. He likes basketball and his movements mimic fake outs and dribbling. So far I have only acknowledged his actions through oral reprimands. But the behavior continues, what are recommended next steps.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Try implementing a reward system for when the student DOES sit at his desk correctly or walk in line appropriately. Class Dojo is an excellent site to look at that will allow you to create your own categories of rules and expectations (such as walking in line correctly and sitting at desk quietly). At the same time, if you do Class Dojo with your entire class and just have these types of rules mixed in for him (and general ones for other students), that particular student will have something to work towards without feeling singled out. In my opinion, a student is always more willing to do something when there is a reward involved--focus on the positives instead of the negatives.
 
     
     
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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 that a reward system like Class Dojo is a great idea. I have seen teachers use this program successfully in their classrooms.
Rated On: March 10, 2015 12:54 am
Rated By: edyRav