AP21283

Only in the School Setting

My 12 year old son has a hint of Autism, Asberger's, Emotional Behavior Disorder, and Attention Deficit Disorder. These have been diagnosed by a Pediatric Psychiatrist, Pediatrician, Clinical Social Worker, and Behavior Counselor. It is very challenging for me as a mother because my son only has these behavior out burst in the classroom setting. Some of these behaviors are to avoid doing the work that the teacher has assigned him. He is very strong in Math but weaker in Reading, so when it is time to read he will sometimes have a meltdown. The teacher uses techniques to redirect my son to prevent a total meltdown. The teacher uses the operant conditioning technique called shaping(text book page 144). She will use treats, extra time on the computer, or extra recess time to reward him. The one thing that works for my son is extra time outside. He is really active, loves playing sports, and is a very good athlete. It is almost like I am raising two kids in one. He is one boy in the school setting and a totally different boy at home. It is very hard for me to discipline him at home for the things that he has done at school because with him in order for the discipline to be the most effective it has to be given immediately. So one thing that we did find that works is for his teacher to call me right away if he's had a meltdown, I let him know right away what his consequences will be when he gets home.

(Pediatric Psychiatrist, Pediatrician, Clinical Social Worker, Behavior Counselor, Teacher, Text book Page 144)

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