How would u teach a child with a disorder in your class?

Question

i have a child with an emotional disorder in my kindergarten class. and i need to teach my class with her in it but it gets difficult everyday because she distracts them by always crying or showing tantrums to my kids in school or me when im conduction the lesson. i need ways to get her to participate in my lesson.

Answer 1

I have taught children with ED before as well, and I know sometimes it can be trying. The first thing you need to do is talk with her parents. Find out what she likes, what they do at home when she has a tantrum, etc. Also try to spend some one on one time with her. Set up learning centers around your classroom for everyone to explore freely, and explore alongside her. Find out what she likes and how she investigates the areas. This will give you ideas of how you can tailor your lessons to meet her interests.

Make sure your lessons are as interactive as possible. Have lots of involvement from everyone so that, even if she is crying, the others do have something else they can turn their attention to.

Also, try not to just ignore her when she gets like this. Let the class know what's going on - "Sally is crying - how do you think she feels right now? What do you think we can do to help her feel better?" Let them offer suggestions and follow through. You might also have a class meeting about it, unless you think the attention in that form would upset her. You can keep it general that way though - what can we do to make our lessons more fun for everyone? What should we do if some of are friends don't want to participate? Let the kids brainstorm and try out some of the ideas. You might also ask her what you can do, if she's able to communicate that to you.

Don't give up! Having a caring teacher will be the best thing for this little girl. Good luck!

Answer 2

If she has an IEP do what it says in the IEP.  Support her when she behaves and ignore or punish her when she is acting out.

Good Luck!!!

Answer 3

first of all you need to talk with her as well as with her parents/gardians. I was recently out on teaching rounds and had a similar problem working with a young autistic boy. they need encouragement and support, and more often than not, if you show them you care, they will put a lot more trust in you and that can help sort out their issues. another option to help her participate is to talk to her about what sort of things she likes to do or is interested in you don't need to let the rest of the class know what you are doing, but the child is more likely to participate in an activity they are interested in than not. hope this helps! :)

Answer 4

I would suggest you ask your district for help dealing with a special needs child.  If she is doing things to get attention ignore her.   Praise her when she does things right.

Answer 5

There are several good options and you need to try them all.

First I would enlist the help of my administrator. Your job is to teach, their job is to help you teach. If you are not educated in the needs of Special Needs children consult a peer who is. This is the best way to get first hand knowledge of how to handle the problem.

Each child with Special Needs is different. Talking to someone face to face is better then someone trying to figure out the problem when they don't have all the facts or can ask all the right questions.

Your job is not easy and this situation makes it just a little harder but you will get through this, because you care.

Answer 6

I have two children with emotional problems and what I have found works is distraction.  When she is having an outburst or tantrum distract her.  Get to know her interests what she loves.  If it is art get her making pictures or looking at books try a bunch of different stuff.  Whatever she is in to.  Whatever you do do not ignore her or push her away.  Don't segregate her.  My son had a teacher last year that labelled him because of his emotions and fears.  It only made the problem worse and now instead of looking forward to school he is terrified of going.

Talk to her parents and ask them what works for them, parents know their kids.

I commend you for wanting to deal with this instead of sweep  it under the carpet.  What you do will have an impact on this child and set the stage for the rest of her school days.  She is lucky to have a caring teacher like you!  Good luck!