Accepting the Challenge:Understanding and Educating

Students with Behavioral, Attentional, and Emotional Learning

Needs

Nancy Rappaport M.DJessica Minahan, M.Ed, BCBA

Students with Mental Health Issues: Statistics

• About 10% of the U.S. school population (9-13 million children) struggle with mental health problems

• Students with EBD:– only 20% ages 14-21 received high

school diploma– 48% drop out of grades 9-12– 30% were employed – 58% had been arrested

SOS tips for teachers• Misbehavior is a symptom of an underlying cause

She can’t vs

She won’t• Behavior is communication• Behavior has a function• Behavior occurs in patterns• The only behavior teachers can control is their own• Behavior can be changed

Traditional Behavior Chart

Activity Following Adult Directions

Using School Language

Using a Safe Body

Morning Meeting 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3

Math 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3

Reading/Writing 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3

Science 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3

Lunch 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3

Recess 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3

Students need a FAIR Behavior Intervention Plan

• Functional hypothesis of intent of behavior and antecedent analysis

• Accommodations• Interaction Strategies• Response Strategies

ABC Chart

Interaction Strategies... Flexibility and Cooperation

• TRANSITIONS:• 4 Components to transitions:

1.Stopping the activity2.Making the cognitive shift to next activity3.Starting the next activity4.The inherent lack of structure during transitions

Self-monitoring Sheet

Schedule Expected Behavior 1Safe Behavior

Expected Behavior 2Listen Directions

Expected Behavior 3Do My Work

Strategy Point“ I used a strategy

Student Teacher Student Teacher Student Teacher

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1: Not demonstrated

2: Somewhat demonstrated

3: Consistently demonstrated

Strategies: (Use a strategy to earn a strategy point)1.When I am frustrated I will ask for help or a break 2.

Contact Info:

Website:www.jessicaminahan.com

www.nancyrappaport.com

Twitter: @jessica_minahan

@docrappaport

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheBehaviorCode

The Behavior Code: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Teaching the Most Challenging Students

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