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Quick sensory question

by stumpped

Dec 16, 2015

I have been short term subbing in a sped pre-school setting. One of the children is a non-verbal ASD kid. Today he pulled me in for what I thought was a hug, instead he grabbed and pinched my skin on my arms so hard that I have bruises. He wasn't angry. After that he tried to gab me again, I gently told him "no pinching" and noticed that ...See More

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Thanks for the help. On 12/16/15, stumpped wrote: > I have been short term subbing in a sped pre-school > setting. One of the children is a non-verbal ASD kid. Today > he pulled me in for what I thought was a hug, instead he > grabbed and pinched my skin on my arms so hard that I have > bruises. He wasn't angry. After that he tried to gab me > again, ...See More

Dec 17, 2015

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really?? You didn't get an immediate answer so now you are all huffy? Did it occur to you that 1) not everyone checks the board everyday or 2) nobody has experience and all they can offer is a "best guess".

You are a sub so you aren't expected to have all the answers but you might try checking with classroom assistant who is familiar with...See More

Dec 17, 2015

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IEP's

by Lucy

Nov 19, 2015

Do anyone have a good adverse effect statement for cognition? I am tired of the same one I write and would like to see others...

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Kathy On 12/15/15, Lucy wrote: > On 12/11/15, Kathy to Lucy wrote: >> I'm sorry. Bob is not an educator. He's got some weird >> theory about curing learning disabilities by writing the >> alphabet in order in 45 seconds or something like that. >> Please do not listen to him. He's never responded to any of >> my posts that...See More

Dec 15, 2015

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Kathy...this one
Sorry. I hit submit before I wrote my response. Yesterday
was a long day. I taught students with moderate to severe
disabilities. I referred to the psychologist's latest
psych test result and to the the social worker's
functional performance results with a statement like this:
"Due to the level of cognitive disability, as d...See More

Dec 16, 2015

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Autism question

by kindergarten teacher

Oct 31, 2015

I have had autistic students in my gen. ed kindergarten class before but this year there is one who is also violent. She hits, kicks, spits, screams and throws things at the kids and me. We are working on a solution but my question is - is violence also be part of autism for some?

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Kim B. On 10/31/15, Belinda Morgan wrote: > On 10/31/15, kindergarten teacher wrote: >> I have had autistic students in my gen. ed kindergarten >> class before but this year there is one who is also > violent. >> She hits, kicks, spits, screams and throws things at the >> kids and me. We are working on a solution but my >&...See More

Nov 1, 2015

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AutismClassroom.com On 10/31/15, kindergarten teacher wrote: > I have had autistic students in my gen. ed kindergarten > class before but this year there is one who is also violent. > She hits, kicks, spits, screams and throws things at the > kids and me. We are working on a solution but my > question is - is violence also be part of autism for some? ...See More

Dec 13, 2015

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lining up

by preK special ed teacher

Dec 11, 2015

Hi everyone,

I teach special ed preK with students who are 3 to 5 years old. Right now my range of students include 3 yr olds who have some delays to a 5 yr old who has slight delays with potential to go to gen ed Kindergarten. In the past I've had my students line up and walk in line behind me without too many problems. Right now I have t...See More

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Jenn Our preschool teacher has a dedicated para in her room who frequently walks holding the hands of one or two students. Let your paras know that from now on they need to be holding the hands of those two students in the hallways. Put it in writing, along with several other "updates" or changes, so they have no excuse to not follow it. If th...See More

Dec 12, 2015

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Gimet I used the rope with the rings also. (Mostly in the beginning of the school year until the students understood the behavior expectations.) Alternate the students right side/left side so they don't stumble over each other.

Dec 13, 2015

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assessment tool question

by KT

Dec 2, 2015

Those of you who teach students with significant disabilities (non-verbal, low cog, physical etc) what assessment do you use to evaluate for tri-s or 3 year evals? I have used Every Move Counts and School Functional Assessment. Other suggestions? Thanks

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KT Thanks Kathy I hope to be in your place in a couple of years. If you come across any assessments let me know. Thanks

On 12/09/15, Kathy wrote: > I am 6 months into retirement and my brain is not fully > engaged anymore. I am subbing in my old building a couple of > days a week, but mostly in general ed. I don't have access to >...See More

Dec 10, 2015

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Kathy I will ask my friend on Monday. I'll be in her room in the
afternoon (with my old student and 2 of my paras).
Retirement is awesome! I hope you get to retire in a
couple of years. That time will go quickly. Kathy

On 12/10/15, KT wrote:
> Thanks Kathy I hope to be in your place in a couple of
> years.
If
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Dec 11, 2015

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Questions for Elementary Ed. Teachers-disabled children

by Maria Pena

Dec 6, 2015

1. What does your school do to promote inclusion within the classroom?

2. How do you teach and encourage socially acceptable behavior from your students?

3. How have you ensured that each student receives the right type of support within your school?

4. How would you rate your school’s level of inclusion in the classro...See More

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hmm This sounds like an assignment from some prof. and you can either 1) make up the answers or 2) go out and actually interview a real teacher in a real classroom. It's your assignment so you do the work.

On 12/06/15, Maria Pena wrote: > 1. What does your school do to promote inclusion within > the classroom? > > 2. How do you tea...See More

Dec 6, 2015

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One more week

by Kathy

Aug 30, 2015

I have enjoyed subbing in the primary autism classroom district. However, I am exhausted! I am constantly counting heads to make sure everyone is where they belong (not bolting down the hall) and working. A teacher has been hired. I will be mentoring her over the next week. I have the lesson plans basically done for the week. However, once she take...See More

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Thomas On 9/07/15, Texit wrote: > I found myself looking for a LIKE button!! hahaha!

For what it's worth, Bob is pushing the same nonsense in our school psychology FB group. Normally, it's wise just to ignore the snake oil peddlers in tin-foil hats, but I, too, worry about a younger colleague drinking this woo- juice Kool Aid. While data will...See More

Nov 30, 2015

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Kathy to Thomas It's funny to me that when I call him on it, he never responds. I challenged him to actually spend time in any classroom, special ed or gen. ed. No response. I have called him a snake oil peddler. No response. Teaching is so difficult these days that I do worry about the younger teachers falling for his line of B.S. Kathy

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Dec 1, 2015

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Re-evaluation out of compliance

by Elissa

Nov 29, 2015

New student moved to our PA district from another PA district on 11-16-15. I received his RR on 11-23-15 and found that it was due on 11-16-15. What should I do?

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Kathy I would talk with your special Ed team about getting the student on the eval list ASAP. In the meantime, notify the parent that the 3 year was out of date when the child entered your school. Do an IEP amendment and put what you have said here in the notes section. Indicate that you have notified the team and the parent. Attach copies of emails and ...See More

Nov 29, 2015

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Intervention

by Sarah

Nov 26, 2015

Hello. Does anyone know of an intervention where the child starts at the end of a lesson gradually extending the time backwards to a full lesson / day over time? Trying to find research to back this. Many thanks x

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Going for M.A. in SE/ECSE cred-public school or private?

by Giovanna

Nov 21, 2015

Hi! This is my first time posting on this site! I am in the process of applying to a Master of Arts in Special Education with an Early Childhood Special Education teaching credential. I was wondering if there is a significant difference in job opportunities and salary if I were to attend a private more elite institution vs a state school MA program...See More

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Denise On 11/21/15, Giovanna wrote: > Hi! This is my first time posting on this site! I am in the process > of applying to a Master of Arts in Special Education with an > Early Childhood Special Education teaching credential. I was > wondering if there is a significant difference in job opportunities > and salary if I were to attend a priva...See More

Nov 22, 2015

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casey I don't believe it will make a difference as long as your state school is accredited and in good standing. What will sell you to school districts is that you are bilingual.

Nov 23, 2015

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