• Home
  • About
  • FREE Resource Library
  • Blog
  • Complete List of Products
  • Shop
    • My Account
    • My Downloads
    • My Cart
    • Checkout
  • Contact
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram

Special Needs for Special Kids

Providing you tools to save time and build confidence teaching students with the most significant disabilities

October 24, 2017

Community Trips & Challenging Behaviors Part 1

There is a big push here in Pennsylvania to work more towards a truly inclusive community.  If your loved one receives support services, there is a goal for these services being provided in the local community setting for 75% of that individual’s day.  It is a noble goal and something that seems like common sense.  But, for those of us with individuals with challenging behaviors, it also sounds really scary.  We want to ensure that our loved ones are accepted as valued members of their community, but we also want them AND others to be safe.  So, what can we as teachers and service providers do to make this dream a reality?

This is part 1 of a 2 part series during which I share some tips and suggestions for successful community outings in the face of challenging behaviors.  At the end of each post, there will be a FREE download to help you take this information and put it into action.

Venn Diagram person

Part 1 of this series focuses on getting to know the person.  I am talking about REALLY getting to know the person.  This will take some time, but that is okay.  Especially if there is a history of struggles in the community, families will appreciate the fact you are willing to take a step back and really try to understand the situation.  This also means talking to lots of people:

  • the individual
  • parents
  • siblings
  • extended family
  • friends
  • community members who know the individual

Of course, all this is done with the permission of the individual and the parents.  However, if we really want to understand why this behavior occurs and how we can be most successful, we need to gather information from as many sources as possible.

So, take a look at the list of questions I have provided by clicking the button below.  You can never know too much about the person you are working with.

Getting to Know the Person download

Make sure to check out the post all about getting to really know the behavior before going into the community, including a list of questions to ask yourself and observe you can download. Visit the blog post, Community Trips, and Challenging Behaviors Part 2.

I also have a second behavior series that talks about strategies to use in the classroom. Click on the title below to check them out and get more free resources for dealing with common behavior issues.

  • Escape behaviors
  • Denied Access
  • Attention seeking behaviors

Filed Under: Freebies Tagged With: behaviors, community, featured, inclusion

Previous
Next

SHOP

Check out my resources

SHOP NOW

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Hi!

I'm Christa Joy

My mission is to give parents and teachers the tools they need in order to feel effective and confident teaching even the most challenging of students.
Read More

Join our Newsletter

Sign up for access to the free library!

New on the Blog

5 great activities for read alouds in a special education classroom

Best strategies for behavior management: a roundup of 10 posts and helpful downloads

California Gold Rush for kids in special education classrooms

My Shop

Complete curriculum units in math, ELA, science, social studies as well as social story units for students Pre-K through high school.

SHOP NOW

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Join our Newsletter

Sign up for access to the free library!

Need some ways to spice up your read alouds? . Do Need some ways to spice up your read alouds? . Do you do read alouds in your classroom? If so, be sure to check out my newest blog post. I have 5 activities you can add to any read aloud that will keep your students engaged. . You can also grab 4 different free downloads to use while you are there!! . Read more here or click the link in my profile. https://specialneedsforspecialkids.org/2021/03/08/5-great-activities-for-read-alouds-in-a-special-education-classroom/ #specialneedsforspecialkids #readalouds #freeactivities
Do you teach is a special Ed classroom ? Do you t Do you teach is a special Ed classroom ? Do you tech in a self-contained classroom? Looking for something new to try? . Try reading a novel. Not an adapted novel but a real novel, just like their peers are reading. . Don’t think it’s possible. I will 💯 percent prove you wrong. And it will cost you NOTHING. . Send me a DM and I will send you my complete novel unit for Number the Stars. . Trust me. It is the BEST THING I ever did with my kids. Read real books. With the right activities it will be engaging and teach them way more than what is in the story. . Try it. What do you have to lose? #specialneedsforspecialkids #readrealbooks #getkidsreading
BIG NEWS!! . I’m going to make 100s of teachers BIG NEWS!! . I’m going to make 100s of teachers happy this weekend!! 🎉🥂 . I just updated 2 of my most popular novel units. 📚They have new activities, a new layout, AND they now have comprehension questions!! (Thus the big question mark I’m holding up 😂) . If you already own them you get all the updates for FREE!!! If you need the links just shoot me a DM. . 🤔What novel unit would you like questions added to next??? #specialneedsforspecialkids #novelunits #freeupdates
Did you get your free worksheet this morning? Did Did you get your free worksheet this morning? Did you know it also comes in a digital version? It is super easy to sign up. Just click the link in my bio and enter your email. Then you will get a free worksheet EVERY SINGLE WEDNESDAY specifically created for students in a special ed setting. Let me help you every Wednesday morning. It would be my honor. 💕 #specialneedsforspecialkids #freeworksheetwednesday #distancelearning
It's another Wednesday, and another free worksheet It's another Wednesday, and another free worksheet. Have you ever had your students write a story? This is a great way to start. Download the free worksheet this week and get your students writing a story about their perfect day. Message me for the link or go to my bio. Download it here: https://bit.ly/2OW3lmQ #specialneedsforspecialkids #freeworksheetwednesday #distancelearning
What does your perfect day look like? Give your s What does your perfect day look like? Give your students a chance to describe their perfect day using either their own words and pictures or choosing from some that are provided. If you want to get this worksheet free this Wednesday then send me a DM and I will get you the info. #specialneedsforspecialkids #freeworksheetwednesday #myperfectday
Who has the time to hunt down the perfect behavior Who has the time to hunt down the perfect behavior strategy or social story? I know parents are teachers are BUSY!! . So, I pulled together my top 10 blog posts that contain strategies for behavior management in the classroom, home, and the community. Al in one easy-to-find place and clickable list. . It includes: Attention Seeking Behavior: Strategies for the classroom Power Cards: an effective behavior management tool Dealing with profanity in the classroom Picture schedule for home: An effective and easy tool for behavior management How to solve this common behavior problem Escape behavior interventions for school and home Being a Good Sport Community Trips & Challenging Behaviors Part 1 Community Trips & Challenging Behaviors Part 2 Safety in the community for the individual, you, and the public. . The best part! They ALL have a free download to help you out, NOW, when you need it most. . Send me a DM for the link, or read more here: https://specialneedsforspecialkids.org/2021/02/22/best-strategies-for-behavior-management-a-roundup-of-10-posts-and-helpful-downloads/ #specialneedsforspecialkids #behaviormanagement #behaviorstrategies
This year.... I stepped back from making new resou This year.... I stepped back from making new resources this year so I could spend time updating, expanding, and (honestly) improving some older units. With almost 800 resources this is a BIG commitment. It will likely take me all of 2021 to get through my novel units. But I am determined and know it will be worth it in the long run for YOU. For teachers who work with those students who are the MOST severely impacted. That is where my 💕 lies. With those teachers who are determined to do what no one thinks is possible. I want you to have the best tools possible so you can focus your attention, time and energy on teaching and not hunting for resources. It may be a long year, but I am devoted to this mission and these teachers. #specialneedsforspecialkids #specialeducationteacher #specialedteacher
Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2021 · Special Needs for Special Kids · Hello You Designs