Emotional and Behavioral disorders

Strategies for Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders * Expose students with behavioral disorders to those who exhibit appropriate behavior. | * Discuss and have visible specific consequences for behavior. | * Administer consequences immediately after behavior and be consistent. | * Create a plan with the student which illustrates replacement positive behaviors. | * Provide encouragement and positive reinforcement. | * Create rewards for motivating behavior. | * Use direct instruction in the classroom with clear and simple objectives. | * Allow student to be in charge of activities, and provide choices as often as possible. | * Prepare and implement a behavior plan. | * Maintain an organized learning environment. | * Be clear about objectives and expectations for activities. | * Allow student to walk around the classroom. | * Provide the student with other outlets to reduce anger and frustration. | * Involve the student in setting goals and expectations. | * Communicate with parents and other teachers. | * Role play and model appropriate behavior. | * Create a “time out,” or “cool off” area. | * Teach self talk behavior to reduce anxiety and anger. | * Provide feedback frequently. |

Strategies for Teaching Students with Physical and Health Impairments * Offer assistance as frequently needed. | * Help the other students accept the student’s physical and/or health impairment. | * Inquire about special devices such as communication boards, splints, orthotics, or wheelchairs. | * Allow student to participate in all activities. | * Create a safe environment free from physical barriers. | * Create an open, easily accessible learning environment. | * Establish a buddy system to offer