1. Chapter 15 Social and Emotional Behavior

2. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 15-2 Nonverbal Learning Disabilities Characteristics –Poor social perception –High verbal intelligence –Early reading achievement –More evident in adolescents and adults Different than academic, language and cognitive disabilities Asperger’s Syndrome

3. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 15-3 Indicators of Social Disabilities Poor social perception Lack of judgment Lack of sensitivity to others Difficulty making friends Problems with family relations Social problems in school

4. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 15-4 Accommodations in the Classroom Seat student to minimize disruptions Vary activities so student can move Provide structure and routine Require a daily assignment notebook Make directions concise & clear Break assignments into smaller units

5. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 15-5 Accommodations in the Classroom (cont.) Give extra time as needed Provide feedback quickly Ask parents to set up study space at home Use learning aids Modify the testing situation Find something student does well

6. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 15-6 Managing Behaviors in Inclusive Classrooms Limit distractions Increase attention Improve organization Improve listening skills Manage time Provide opportunities for moving

7. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 15-7 A-B-C Components of a Behavioral Unit A Antecedent Event Stimulus A Antecedent Event Stimulus B Target Behavior Response B Target Behavior Response C Consequent Event Reinforcement C Consequent Event Reinforcement