1. Scouts with Special Needs Cheryl Weaver, MS Ed. Licensed Behavioral Specialist Consultant Cherylweaver13@gmail.com

2. Types of Special Needs in Scouts Physical Disabilities Developmental Disabilities Emotional Disabilities

3. Physical Disabilities Visual impairment Hearing impairment Mobility impairment Chronic illness

4. Developmental Disabilities ADD/ADHD Asperger’s Autism Down Syndrom

5. Emotional Disabilities Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Disruptive Behavior Disorder Impulse Control Disorder Tourette’s Syndrome Anxiety Disorder Mood Disorder Bipolar Disorder Depression

6. Help a scout with ADD/ADHD Works better with structure and routine. –Downtime equals chaos! Make sure scout is paying attention prior to giving directions, check for understanding Break tasks into simple steps Use a visual check list to stay on task Use a timer Stand/sit closer to scout Non verbal cues

7. Help a scout with ADD/ADHD con’t. Minimize distractions –Room temperature –Minimize noise Use of headphones –Face scout towards wall Work with the parents –Ask them for advice

8. Help a scout with ADHD con’t. Helper roles Offer Breaks –Get a drink, stand and stretch, etc. Frequent rewards!!!!!!! –High fives, “good job”, “ I knew you could do it”, piece of candy, etc. Immediate consequences –Removal from activity, parent involvement, must happen as soon as possible

9. Autism Spectrum Tasks in sequential order Simple concrete directions Fewer choices Reword questions Avoid sarcasm Check for understanding when giving directions

10. Autism Spectrum Con’t Give warning before changing activities First-then statements Minimize distractions Visual aides

11. Helpful links Boyscout advancement Scouting with disabilities manual Scouting with special needs Scouting with special needs information Additional information on scouts with special needs