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  Case: Suddenly Uncooperative Student
In one of my classrooms, I have a child with mild Autism. I have known this child for about a year now and I have become accustomed to his habits, but suddenly he has become very frustrated with classroom activities. He becomes frustrated when he cannot get a specific place in line, and he becomes frustrated when he does not win in every activity.

I'm not entirely certain what to do, as the normal punishments we have set up for him have stopped working. We would normally have him sit down for a short time, but now he refuses to stay in place in the chair, sits improperly, and tries to move whenever I am not looking at him.

I feel like I have suddenly lost control with this child and I am wondering what happened/how I can get it back. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would sit down with the student and his parents and talk about these new behaviors, trying to understand why he may be acting this way. I would ask the student is he has new interests, or goals that he would like to discuss and work toward. Talk about what has been setting him off and why, as well as what he believes will be helpful for him to get him calm when these behaviors do occur.
 
     
     
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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: Getting to know him will help and also focusing on positive things like his new interests. Getting children involved in their own learning and problem solving is very beneficial.
Rated On: February 23, 2015 4:28 am
Rated By: HeraPy
 
     
     
  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 is a great idea!
Rated On: February 24, 2015 11:52 pm
Rated By: Shannon Stephens
 
     
     
  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 like your approach and would also begin rewarding him for good behavior if you are not already doing so.
Rated On: February 25, 2015 8:17 pm
Rated By: BeMyDu
 
     
     
  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: Speaking with the parents and the student is important to understand the sudden change.
Rated On: March 2, 2015 2:26 am
Rated By: Qebysu
 
     
     
  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 helpful.
Rated On: February 24, 2016 11:37 pm
Rated By: duGyJy