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  Case: Hands in Pants
Andrew has a problem with his hands during classwork and independent work. He puts his hand into his pants while doing his work. I try to pull him aside and tell him that big kids don't put their hand in their pants. He says he understands but it seems as though it is a habit that he can not break. It might be supplemented by the parents or that they don't care if he does it or not. I plan on addressing the parents with the issue but what can I do if they become uncooperative.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I feel that a lot of these physical behaviors can tend to happen when a child is either: distracted, concentrating, or not thinking. Giving the child an alternative behavior while they are doing these things (e.x. a stress ball) would probably be the most helpful. However, this is only me assuming things, and it is important to know exactly what may be causing this behavior. Try to notice what he is doing whenever the behavior occurs. Is he focusing? Distracted? This can help you know when you will need to redirect him.
 
     
     
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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 No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this could be helpful, but also distracting from class instruction. Would have to be careful here, if the student is able to actively participate and remain engaged while working with a stress ball, then it could work. Would depend on the student.
Rated On: February 22, 2015 11:04 pm
Rated By: Luvyba
 
     
     
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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: I do believe that this could help somewhat with the student. Bottom line is that if it is a habit then no matter what he will revert back to it.
Rated On: February 23, 2015 7:57 pm
Rated By: anuhag
 
     
     
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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: I would not do this, by giving him a stress ball could just turn into an another distraction.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 2:20 am
Rated By: LedaQy
 
     
     
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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: This is a very excellent solution! It gives a way to cover all the bases while still offering a way to handle it immediately.
Rated On: March 2, 2015 1:11 am
Rated By: SeRuru
 
     
     
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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 belive having him hold onto something of his own will be very beneficial.
Rated On: July 6, 2015 12:29 am
Rated By: WuXySy
 
     
     
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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. Try to give him something that will distract him from doing that. He probably doesn't even realize he's doing it. A stress ball or a fidget spinner might offer an alternative to his mind to something other than his pants.
Rated On: October 10, 2017 12:33 am
Rated By: aduNaQ