Students do much better academically and much better behaviorally when they have a positive relationship with their teacher. Teachers who were … [Read more...] about Establishing Relationships With Students
Grocery Shopping With My Daughter
On the way to the store we both try to get the other to listen to our preferred music, and must admit that over the years we have each broadened … [Read more...] about Grocery Shopping With My Daughter
Did I Tell You He’s Turning Seventeen?
The Path Put aside the saxophone, forget about the midterms for now; think about that essay later. It’s crisp and icy cold outside and the late … [Read more...] about Did I Tell You He’s Turning Seventeen?
The Data You Choose
Instead of measuring your day by the events that frustratefocus on the number of times you smile,the number of times you see others smile.The … [Read more...] about The Data You Choose
Bedtime Stories
When my children were young I used to tell them stories at night to help them fall asleep. The two boys shared a room. I sat on the floor, and … [Read more...] about Bedtime Stories
Enhancing the Efficacy of Reinforcement In Therapeutic Programs
Reinforcement is defined as an outcome or event, following a behavior, that strengthens that behavior. It comes in a multitude of forms and sizes, … [Read more...] about Enhancing the Efficacy of Reinforcement In Therapeutic Programs
This Is What I See When You Play The Cello
Your back curves like a question mark as you sit on the bench resting your chin on the top of the cello. You’re already asking, maybe five minutes … [Read more...] about This Is What I See When You Play The Cello
Visual Systems to Increase Motivation and Support Better Decision Making
Many children, especially emotionally troubled children (e.g., anxiety, depression, chronic stress, anger management), children with autism … [Read more...] about Visual Systems to Increase Motivation and Support Better Decision Making
Using Classroom Routines To Create a Therapeutic Brain Settling Effect
For all of us, routine creates a mind/body settling effect. When people are immersed in familiar routines their brains are recruiting an abundance … [Read more...] about Using Classroom Routines To Create a Therapeutic Brain Settling Effect
The Role of Memory in the Manifestation of Behavior
Children with emotional and behavioral disorders would be better characterized as children with memory disorders, and we would do better treating … [Read more...] about The Role of Memory in the Manifestation of Behavior
De-Escalation Guidelines
At the early stages of a mood regulation problem we want to employ preventive strategies such as schedule adjustments, work arrangements, … [Read more...] about De-Escalation Guidelines
Mood Management
Students with mood regulation problems are often irritable, they have low frustration tolerance and anger control problems, they can be stubborn, … [Read more...] about Mood Management