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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!)
It is sometimes helpful to know exactly why he is exhibiting these behaviors. Does he do it at certain times? When he is hungry? Bored? Thinking? This may help you avoid situations where he is moving like this. If he exhibits these behaviors constantly and they are that disruptive to class, that seems to be slightly more than just being fidgety. In that case I would suggest potentially referring him for testing.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
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Comments: I think going through a list of possible contributors to the issue is better than going straight to testing.
Rated On: February 24, 2015 5:55 pm
Rated By: JugaVu
 
     
     
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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, I think it is important to further observe the behavior to see if there are certain factors that cause him to start becoming fidgety. Also, if the behaviors are addressed and still occur regularly the parents may need to become involved and testing would be a good idea to see if he has ADHD and can receive professional assistance.
Rated On: February 25, 2015 9:37 pm
Rated By: Meredith Bentley
 
     
     
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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: Identifying what is happening before, during, and after the unwanted behaviors is a great step in developing a plan for correcting them.
Rated On: March 10, 2015 12:48 am
Rated By: edyRav
 
     
     
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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: observing the why is a great start
Rated On: October 16, 2017 3:48 am
Rated By: uWureg