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<blockquote data-quote="jannie" data-source="post: 108234" data-attributes="member: 2074"><p>Hi Janna-</p><p>Sorry you are stuggling with so many different issues. In regards to getting classwork done, perhaps the teacher should use some type of incentive sheet or chart at school in order to motivate him to complete his work. Perhaps he can earn a sticker/point for each sheet completed. You've mentioned in the past that he seems to resonds well to charts so I would recommend they try one. </p><p></p><p>Unfortunately a 1:1 is very hard to get--The assistant can help Dylan to focus and stay on task, however even with a 1;1 it sounds like he will still stuggle because he seems to be unable to sustain his attention over time. Again, I think the school may need to break down his tasks into smaller sections so that he can feel a sense of accomplishment for work completed. They may need to really praise his efforts. </p><p></p><p>It sounds like the medications were treating many different symptoms and now that Dylan is medication free he needs to relearn how self-regulate and self-monitor. Have you ever considered having Dylan wear ear plugs or ear phones during indpendent work time? This may help to drown out some of the classroom noise. It sounds like he is easily overstimulated in the classroom which causes him to accomplish very little. Perhaps he needs one of the sensory chew type toys...this may help him to focus more. Is his still in the emotional support classroom? How many kids are in the class. I know he's having major attention issues, but is he making academic progress? Have they noticed improvements since being in the Residential Treatment Facility (RTF)? </p><p></p><p>Head banging is an autism thing, but it sounds like he's banging his head out of frustration....whereas some kids bang their hands for sensory stimulation...kind of a pleasure seeking self-stimulant behavior. I would definately ask them to work with Dylan on anger management/self-calming strategies such as deep breathing or some Brain Gym excercises. I've tried teaching my boys other strategies such as counting by 10s to 100 three times in a row or doing some crab walking. </p><p></p><p>It's never easy !! :hammer:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jannie, post: 108234, member: 2074"] Hi Janna- Sorry you are stuggling with so many different issues. In regards to getting classwork done, perhaps the teacher should use some type of incentive sheet or chart at school in order to motivate him to complete his work. Perhaps he can earn a sticker/point for each sheet completed. You've mentioned in the past that he seems to resonds well to charts so I would recommend they try one. Unfortunately a 1:1 is very hard to get--The assistant can help Dylan to focus and stay on task, however even with a 1;1 it sounds like he will still stuggle because he seems to be unable to sustain his attention over time. Again, I think the school may need to break down his tasks into smaller sections so that he can feel a sense of accomplishment for work completed. They may need to really praise his efforts. It sounds like the medications were treating many different symptoms and now that Dylan is medication free he needs to relearn how self-regulate and self-monitor. Have you ever considered having Dylan wear ear plugs or ear phones during indpendent work time? This may help to drown out some of the classroom noise. It sounds like he is easily overstimulated in the classroom which causes him to accomplish very little. Perhaps he needs one of the sensory chew type toys...this may help him to focus more. Is his still in the emotional support classroom? How many kids are in the class. I know he's having major attention issues, but is he making academic progress? Have they noticed improvements since being in the Residential Treatment Facility (RTF)? Head banging is an autism thing, but it sounds like he's banging his head out of frustration....whereas some kids bang their hands for sensory stimulation...kind of a pleasure seeking self-stimulant behavior. I would definately ask them to work with Dylan on anger management/self-calming strategies such as deep breathing or some Brain Gym excercises. I've tried teaching my boys other strategies such as counting by 10s to 100 three times in a row or doing some crab walking. It's never easy !! [img]:hammer:[/img] [/QUOTE]
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