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Written by Director of Special Education Peter Gennaro, occupational therapist Beth Aune, and special needs mom and advocate Beth Burt, these insightful books illuminate possible causes of mysterious behaviors, and more importantly, provides solutions! Teachers can quickly look up an in-the-moment solution and learn about what the child is communicating, and why.

The first book provides solutions to dozens of problem behaviors that occur inside the classroom, such as:

• Out-of-Seat Behaviors
• Fidgeting
• Hand-flapping
• Covering Ears
• Hiding or Running Away When Upset
• Putting Head Down or "Shutting Down"
• Difficulty with Class Work and Homework
• Losing Materials and Missing Assignments
• Poor Handwriting
• Not Following Directions
• Saying Rude or Inappropriate Things
• Clothing Issues
• Difficulty Making Decisions
• Excessive Talking
• Laughing Excessively or Being Silly
• Little or No Eye Contact
• Temper Outbursts
• And more!

The second book builds on the success of the first one by expanding the focus from within the classroom to all areas of the school environment—in the hallways, cafeteria, and auditorium, on the playground, and in therapy sessions during the school day, addressing:

• Leaving the classroom without permission
• Lack of focus in whole group instruction
• Out-of-seat behavior
• In-seat behavior
• Difficulty completing independent work
• Meltdowns
• Difficulty organizing materials
• Classroom celebrations
• 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
• And many others!

Beth Aune, OTR/L currently has a private practice as a pediatric 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.

Beth Burt currently resides in Southern California with her husband, their two sons, two cats, and a dog. Because of her experience with her own children, one with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the other with a learning disability, she became an advocate. She has over thirteen years of experience collaborating and advocating on the behalf of students with ASD and other disorders. She has been actively involved in numerous task forces and committees related to children, disabilities, and education. She has presented numerous times in Southern California to colleges, conferences, parent groups, and businesses. She is currently President of the Inland Empire Autism Society and is a board member of the Autism Society California and Visions R Us, a nonprofit organization that assists young adults with special needs in making the transition from high school to desired employment.

Peter Gennaro is currently the Director of Special Education for the Alvord Unified School District in Southern California. He served as Special Education Coordinator and as Program/Inclusion Specialist prior this. As a teacher, he taught classes for students with emotional disturbances and has taught direct service special education classes consisting of students with varying disabilities. In his current position he continues to work closely with teachers, service providers, and families to develop and implement successful student programs.

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BEHAVIOR SOLUTIONS

Introduction

Section One: Movement Issues
Arm- & Hand-flapping
Arm-swinging
Breaking Pencils and/or Crayons
Bumping Into Other Students/Touching
Inappropriately
Chewing on Shirt or Other Inappropriate Items
Excessive Yawning
Fidgeting
Out-of-Seat Behaviors
Excessive Hugging, Leaning against People, or Pushing People
Taking Off Shoes

Section Two: Avoidance and Retreat Behaviors
Avoiding Physical Contact or Messy Activities
Covering Ears
Hiding or Running Away When Upset
Putting Head Down or “Shutting Down”

Section Three: Difficulty with Routine and Academics
Difficulty with Carpet Time
Difficulty with Lining Up
Difficulty Starting Assignments
Difficulty with Small Group Activities
Difficulty with Homework
Losing Materials and Missing Assignments
Messy Desk or Disorganized Binder
Poor Handwriting
Not Attending/Off Task or Not Following Directions
Not Following Playground Rules
Problems at Lunchtime
Not Asking for Help
Transitioning and the Insistence on Sameness

Section Four: Social-Emotional Issues
Saying Rude or Inappropriate Things
Clothing Issues
Difficulty Accepting Criticism
Difficulty Making Decisions
Excessive Talking
Humming, Talking to Self, or Inappropriate Vocalizations/Odd Gestures
Interrupting
Laughing Excessively or Being Silly
Little or No Eye Contact
Smelling People or Objects
Talking Loudly
Temper Outbursts

Appendix A: Movement Breaks/Goal-Directed Tasks
Appendix B: Sensory Input Devices
Appendix C: Calming Techniques
Additional Resources
About the Authors
Index

MORE BEHAVIOR SOLUTIONS

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

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