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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Will he initiate hand raising in class/ requesting help? Some kids have trouble with this and it needs to be taught. You can teach hand raising or use a red/green card on desk that he flips to red to ask for help.

How will he request breaks, what should he be doing instead, how many breaks per class can he take? These are things to think about. You have to be certain he utilizes this in a way that he doesn’t just escape a difficult task but still gets downtime when he really needs it.

How specifically will you “minimize distractions”? I’d make sure you have specific goals written for this as that’s very broad and those types of broad goals often get overlooked by teachers. The more specific the better.

How does he do with reading and writing? Many kids with SN do better with direct instruction type programs. This would probably require an IEP but something to consider.

Who will be taking notes? Will he require a scribe? Will he write down notes and they’ll be checked for completion?

How are his social skills? Any goals needed there?

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No, he will not ask for help at all. We have been working on this (we do a lot of role play) but he doesn't seem to be willing to do it. I really like the idea of a red/green card. I think that would help a lot. At home we often use thumbs up or thumbs down (and I ask questions). But I really like the idea of the cards. Thank you for that idea.

I am not quite sure what a direct instruction program is. He is receiving reading intervention right now (small groups). He pretty much refused to do any writing the first half of the year and scored low on the reading tests. We had him privately evaluated and was told he is on grade level, he just simply doesn't want to do it. So, an example is, he had a writing assignment in school and instead of doing the assignment he just wrote a creative writing story. So, I don't think he is unable to write, he just doesn't want to do the assignments he is given if he is not interested. We are probably going to start medication soon and the doctor told us it would hopefully help him focus on work he doesn't want to do. We were pretty much told he would not get an IEP because he has a high IQ and no learning disorders.

For writing right now his teacher writes for him during small group instruction.  She asks questions, he dictates, and she writes his answers. BUT again, I know he is capable of writing. He just needs to want to do it I guess. We are working on that and it seems to be improving.

Social skills. His doctor did recommend a social skills group which I plan on looking into after spring break. He is very sensitive so that is our biggest issue. Like we were at a birthday party this weekend at a huge place and the kids just kind of ran amuck. I noticed him sitting in the corner crying and it was because his friend wasn't paying enough attention to him. I don't think his friend did it on purpose, the place was chaotic, and he probably wanted to play with everyone there. But my kid didn't understand why the other kid kept getting distracted. WE do a lot of role playing with this also and it has improved but I can only do so much I think.

Thank you for all these ideas. [/quote]

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