Special Needs for Special Kids

"But that's not fair!" We hear that all the time as parents and as teachers. And, sometimes kids are right. Things may not always seem fair especially when they are not equal. But teaching kids that fair does not mean equal is an important lesson to teach early on. What does equal ... VIEW POST

Using positive affirmations in the classroom with your students is a great way to start the new year. Even in special education settings, this can be a powerful tool with some slight modifications. With consistency, making affirmations a part of your morning routine can help build self-esteem and ... VIEW POST

It will soon be a new year, 2021.  Even for most of us learning a new year is always a challenge after January 1.  Our brain and finger muscles have had 365 days to practice writing 2020.  Now, all of a sudden, we need to remember to write 2021.  That may take us a while... Now ... VIEW POST

Attention seeking behavior is a common behavior problem in the classroom as well as at home. Especially in the classroom, we get so busy that often the only way a student can get us to stop and listen to them is by using attention seeking behaviors. And, as with most common behaviors, they are ... VIEW POST

This week, I want to focus on the common behavior problem that occurs when the student is denied access to something tangible, like a toy, food, or other reinforcing items.  In my opinion, this can be the most dangerous and scary of the 4 types of common behaviors.  Perhaps it is because it is the ... VIEW POST

Escape behavior is one of the most common behaviors we deal with in special education.  There are four main functions of behavior: To escape a demandTo get access to something tangibleTo get attentionTo get sensory input/self-stimulating I thought it would be worthwhile to look at the ... VIEW POST