Sandy DeMuth Parent Training October, 2009

Eligibility Student exhibits frequency, intensity, duration of any one of the following characteristics: 1. Inability to learn which cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors 2. Inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with others 3. Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances 4. Displays general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression 5. Tendency to develop physical symptoms or unreasonable fears associated with personal or school problems

Eligibility: Exclusionary Factors No evidence that student’s behaviors are emotionally based Intellectual disability is the primary cause for the child’s adverse educational performance Autism Spectrum Disorder is the primary cause for the child’s adverse educational performance

Inability to Learn Does not attempt or does not complete assignments Does not work independently Difficulty remaining on task Reluctant to attempt new tasks or assignments Unmotivated

Interpersonal Relationships Verbal/Physical aggression Easily angered, annoyed or upset Withdraws from peers/adults Responds adversely to inadvertent peer behaviors or comments (bumped/touched/ friendly teasing Does not share Responds inappropriately to others’ attempts to be friendly, complimentary, sympathetic, etc.

Inappropriate Behavior/Feelings Does not take responsibility for behavior—blames others Behaves in a manner inappropriate for situation (shows no emotion or laughs in a situation where others are alarmed) Behavior is unpredictable Difficulty with transitions Difficulty following school rules/procedures Overly critical of self External locus of control Overly sensitive to criticism

Unhappiness/Depression Does not participate Feels no one likes or cares about him/her Does not smile, laugh, or appear happy Is pessimistic

Physical Symptoms/ Unreasonable Fears Preoccupied with problems unrelated to school Overly anxious Frequent nurse visits Avoids tasks

Placement Options— Continuum of Services Consultative Collaboration Resource Self Contained Brooks Elementary Bennett’s Mill Middle School Whitewater High School Mainstay Academy

Interventions Establish positive relationship with student Social Skills Instruction Teach Replacement Behaviors Positive reinforcement/praise/encouragement Set consistent limits Remain calm Break cards Self monitoring Consequences with Empathy Choices Problem solving skills/anger management/coping skills