Joshua Center University
Individual Classroom Plan

Course Summary:

For the most part, children with neurological disorders will appear no different than any other child in your class. In terms of behavior, however, they will present challenges that will go above and beyond what a neurotypical (i.e., without neurological disorders) child might present. Because of that, you will need to develop a comprehensive plan that takes their differences into account.

This course contains 3 parts: an introduction and two modules focused on specific issues within the plan. In the first module, the focus is on how to detect the warning signs of an emotional meltdown which will help you to establish a basic framework of understanding that you can use to assist you as you prepare your individual classroom plan (ICP).

In the second module, the focus shifts on how to actually handle a situation when a meltdown, rage or tantrum occurs. Additionally, the second module will provide information regarding peer relations and social skills; dealing with lying, stealing and swearing; daily routines and self-esteem building

Time: approximately 60 minutes

Learning Objectives, Module 1:

  • Understand why children with neurological disorders experience emotional meltdowns
  • Recognize the signs that an emotional meltdown is impending
  • Define "sparks" and "triggers"

Learning Objectives, Module 2:

  • Identify the various stages of a "meltdown"
  • Recognize why children with neurological disorders might lie, swear or steal
  • Understand why a routine is important to children with neurological disorders

Key Topics Include:

Module 1

  • A Framework for Understanding
  • Coping with Stress
  • Consistently Inconsistent
  • Teachers and Parents United
  • Is it Just Behavior or is it the Disorder?
  • The Downward Emotional Spiral
  • Teacher Characteristics That Lead to Success
  • Consistent Teaching Practices
  • A Positive and Proactive Teaching Style
  • Creating Structured, Yet Flexible Routines
  • Communication Styles
  • Communication Styles – Word Retrieval and Thought Processing

Module 2

  • Tantrums, Rages and Meltdowns
  • What Not to Do
  • Maintaining Emotional Control
  • Negotiating and Compromising
  • Use of a Home Base or Safe PlaceThe Rage Stage
  • The Recovery Stage
  • The All Clear Stage
  • Public Rages
  • Discipline
  • Stuck Thinking and Obsessions
  • Obsession and Compulsion
  • Coping with Fear
  • Peer Relations and Social Skills
  • Dealing with Tics
  • Dealing with Teasing

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