More Behavior Solutions In and Beyond the Inclusive Classroom

Beth Aune, OTR/L currently has a private practice as a paediatric occupational therapist in the Coachella Valley area. She and her dedicated staff provide intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, and other diagnoses in a variety of environments: early intervention in the home, for general and special education students in the school setting, and in the clinical setting. Beth has developed and presented numerous workshops and trainings for parents and educators that focus on the care and treatment of children with disabilities. She is passionate about her profession as an occupational therapist and considers it a calling. She lives in Palm Desert with her three children.

Introduction Section One: Inside the Classroom Leaving the Classroom without Permission Lack of Focus in Whole Group Instruction Out-of-Seat Behavior In-Seat Behavior Difficulty Completing Independent Work Meltdown Difficulty Organizing Materials Classroom Celebrations Section Two: Outside the Classroom Riding the Bus Getting Off the Bus and Out of the Car Pull-Out Services End of the School Day Art Music Computer Lab Library Section Three: PE and Play PE Unsafe or Inappropriate Use of Equipment "Aggressive" Behavior on the Playground or During PE Difficulty Joining in Group Activities/Isolating Challenges with Turn-Taking Being a Poor Sport Section Four: Passing Periods Getting in Line Staying with the Group Getting to Class on Time Restroom Issues Section Five: Lunchtime and Snack Messy Eater Avoids Group at Snack and Lunch Managing Trays and Packaging Section Six: Communicating Solutions for Behavior Problems Communication Strategies for Special Ed Case Managers Communication Strategies for Administration Communication Strategies for General Education Teachers Communication Strategies for DIS Providers Appendix A: Visual Supports Appendix B: Movement Breaks Inside and Outside the Classroom Appendix C: Oral Sensory Strategies Appendix D: Home-School Communication Log Sample Additional Resources About the Authors Index