Dr. Nancy Blackwelder There are two kinds of Administrators. Those who have had a crisis.... And those who will.

 Managing Special Education
Student Behavior
(2 hours)

There are tricks and tips that can help employees deal with students who have processing deficits. This module deals with high-end ambulatory
students the kind of student who may be in any classroom or bus.

Disability Characteristics

• ADHD & ADD
• Communication Disorders
• Emotionally Disabled
• Learning Disabled
• Mentally Disabled
• Autistic
• Explosive/Noncompliant Children

What Behavior Modification Adaptations Can You Make to Accommodate Students With Disabilities?

• Concrete Concepts vs. Abstract Concepts
• Telling Time
• Allowing Time for Processing
• Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic Learners
• Single Directions vs. Multiple Directions
• Body Language
• Limited Number of Rules
• Work on the Worst Behaviors First
• Positive Reinforcement
• Consistency
• Patience
• Understanding

Special Education Students can do most anything. It just takes them more time.