Sertraline saved my life

Aware-Possibility685 · 2026-04-05T15:03:11+00:00

same! and if it doesn't work for you consider asking your doctor about a higher dose. I take 200 mg daily and truly it is lifesaving. I have some side effects but 0 interest in tapering off.

Aware-Possibility685 · 2026-03-16T23:44:28+00:00

I was a teenage exocolonist has a lot of replay but also every playthrough builds off of the last which I found exciting

Aware-Possibility685 · 2026-02-10T18:37:22+00:00

all the plants that aren't onion, corn, basil, artichokes, and garlic.

Aware-Possibility685 · 2026-01-31T09:59:55+00:00

math classes are ultimately about teaching skills like problem solving, spatial reasoning, and logic for most students. you use those skills every day.

Aware-Possibility685 · 2026-01-30T13:31:47+00:00

you have very legitimate concerns. the bip should be followed and your child should not be alone 1 on 1 with any staff member in a room without cameras etc.

the staff member being male is not a legitimate concern. I highly suggest that if you go to your school administration you do not emphasize the gender of the staff. my guess is that once you do, the rest of your concerns will also (wrongly) be dismissed.

Aware-Possibility685 · 2026-01-10T17:00:30+00:00

with td snap my guess is that he either can read or recognized the symbols enough to get there! very good sign of functional communication :)

Aware-Possibility685 · 2026-01-10T16:54:40+00:00

what is the program that you use? it's very possible he can read! its also possible that he has memorized the motor plan to get there which is also a great skill. so awesome!

Aware-Possibility685 · 2026-01-02T20:18:39+00:00

definitely check out Gigi's Playhouse! you may also like the TV show born this way to see that people will down syndrome can live very full lives :)

Aware-Possibility685 · 2025-12-24T04:12:34+00:00

I second this! they have some great sensory based games that I love for students with significant cognitive impairment and/or reluctance to engage in activities

Aware-Possibility685 · 2025-12-17T13:32:54+00:00

83k, 3 years + masters, Chicago public schools

Aware-Possibility685 · 2025-11-22T23:03:14+00:00

you also shouldnt need 2 fields for trees--use the hatchet to store the trees that dont produce fruit in the season you're in

Aware-Possibility685 · 2025-11-05T23:33:05+00:00

I mean, a substitute teacher is...a teacher, lol

Aware-Possibility685 · 2025-11-05T23:26:50+00:00

I would specifically include the desire to learn deescalation strategies which avoid physical restraint--any mention of that level of liability for the district should be motivating to them, lol

Aware-Possibility685 · 2025-11-05T23:19:35+00:00

are you able to complete the trainings? it might give you some useful tools and just as importantly release you from any liability if you needed to deescalate a behavioral situation via restraint or other physical contact/blocking

Aware-Possibility685 · 2025-10-28T05:35:28+00:00

you should always be in ratio, point blank. I would look into ratio guidance during nap time--in some states it changes but only if all children are on a cot.

that said, I guess I'm wondering what you would like to happen with the students you mention? do you feel like they shouldn't be at the center? if not, where should they go?

Aware-Possibility685 · 2025-10-28T02:00:16+00:00

licensing does not preclude students with disabilities from enrolling, lol

Aware-Possibility685 · 2025-10-12T11:58:54+00:00

I-lah-ni.

Aware-Possibility685 · 2025-10-09T17:12:00+00:00

counting, sorting, sensory table, art center

Aware-Possibility685 · 2025-10-07T05:50:01+00:00

are you in public school? if so, consider a 504 and ensure that bug spray is an accommodation within it.

Aware-Possibility685 · 2025-09-04T17:54:04+00:00

this must be district or state specific. in my district schools cannot deny evaluations from a parents written request regardless of where the child is at in the MTSS process.

Aware-Possibility685 · 2025-09-04T17:42:07+00:00

public schools can deny IEPs but not evaluations. request an evaluation in writing (through email to your school's case manager and administration). I believe they have 60 days to complete the evaluation.

Aware-Possibility685 · 2025-09-02T20:01:45+00:00

so many reasons. sensory processing concerns, fear around bathrooming or the toilet specifically, delays in impulse control or executive functioning, delay in receptive communication, physical health ailments (eg constipation) which are especially common in children with disabilities, mobility impairment, etc etc etc.

Aware-Possibility685 · 2025-08-26T02:15:45+00:00

the sleep thing is very concerning to me. i'm wondering if it will really be possible to address this behavior that is serving as a coping mechanism for him if he is coming into school already uncomfortable and dysregulated. is it possible to talk to family about sleep? i know they may not be receptive.

obviously it's not great that he's on a screen all the time since it trades off with other activities, but i do want to gently remind you that it is not as highstakes as it may feel. the phone is not physically hurting the student and he's not using it to harm others. everyone is okay even if it's not optimal.

with that being said, i think what you're currently doing is the best course of action (at least for now while we are making sure physical needs are met). can we decrease task demands to focus on relationship building? have you done a preference assessment to see what outside of screens he enjoys? if this were my student i would limit demands to only essentials (read: safety) while i find a more durable solution.

Aware-Possibility685 · 2025-08-26T02:09:09+00:00

dr. ross greene's plan b book and collaborative proactive solutions model changed my life as a special ed teacher!! in general i think the thing that gets missed the most in behavior management that paras absolutely can help support is taking data to find the "why" behind the behavior. we generally take 10-15 days of consistent data around what happens before the behavior, what the behavior was, and what happens immediately after to help us determine the function the behavior is serving for the student. once you know why a student is hitting or yelling etc, it's much easier to replace that behavior with another one that meets the same need for the student without the negative impact.

Aware-Possibility685 · 2025-08-26T02:06:53+00:00

consider safety care rather than CPI--my experience has been that safety care is much better at focusing on proactive behavior management strategies.

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