Running away and not coming back when called |
- Use a social story* to explain the social rules.
- Providing a 'safe haven' where the student can go if they are not able to manage.
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Inability to get started on work or appearing to be absorbed in their own world |
- Divide the task into achievable parts and list on a white board. The student can then cross off each step as they complete it.
- Reward finished work with a special interest activity.
- Avoid open-ended questions and be directive.
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Calling out and making inappropriate noises and remarks |
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Frustration
Extreme distress
Fears and phobias
These will often result in angry outbursts and overreaction to seemingly trivial incidents |
- Strategies will depend on determining the trigger for the behaviour (see example Iceberg Analysis). However, access to a safe haven' will help to minimise disruption to the lesson.
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Obsessive behaviour
This behaviour is usually anxiety driven and trying to stop it altogether will cause a new obsession to emerge
Preventing all access to a special interest will often result in deterioration of behaviour |
- Work with the obsession wherever possible. Provide clear visual information to show when, where and for how long it is acceptable.
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