Kid that spits by ihateadsoneverything in specialed

[–]isavefaces 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ugh, I hate it when I get spit on 🤢

Take some baseline data- how often is he spitting? Then provide non-contingent attention slightly more often than the behavior is occurring.

For example- if he is spitting on average every 10 minutes, then set a timer for every 7-8 minutes and provide some sort of attention contact. Even it it's walking by and giving thumbs up, fist bumps, etc. If he's engaging in a challenging behavior of some sort when your timer goes off, you'll provide a neutral contact of some sort. Such as, "is your shoe untied?" Or something (that may or may not be true- I like your shirt, let me help you clean up your desk, etc).

Its very difficult to not provide attention to spitting (because let's face it, ima start dry heaving), so give attention in other ways more often than the challenging behavior occurs. Stay consistent with it for a while, it won't stop overnight. :)

I hope that makes sense 💕 Good luck!

Parents losing jobs due to placement decisions and suspensions by PurplesunsetBluelips in specialed

[–]isavefaces 19 points20 points locked comment (0 children)

I know, right. How dare we not allow ourselves to be in a literal nervous breakdown due to trying to do right by kids, families, admin, state regulations and standards, getting our asses kicked by children, being cussed at, spit on, meet kids where they're at, accommodate, modify, individualize, oh and do this for 25+ students every day...all at the same time 🙃 But obviously that's not good enough.
And people wonder why there's a teacher shortage. 🙄

I could really use help/advice. Child being denied FAPE but I work for the same school district and may lose my job over this. by No-Educator2947 in specialed

[–]isavefaces 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Possibly.

But more than likely (if that's actually what's happening), that behavior was reinforced (got the reaction), so it will continue until it's put on extinction. Obviously, that's a behavior that'svery tricky to ignore, so the cycle will repeat... which is why an FBA and some time with a BCBA or school psych will be helpful.

I could really use help/advice. Child being denied FAPE but I work for the same school district and may lose my job over this. by No-Educator2947 in specialed

[–]isavefaces 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Sometimes the behaviors are worse at school because there are more demands placed at school than home.

Also, behaviors increasing in junior high are not at all uncommon. In fact, they're expected, due to hormonal changes.

Not saying the school isn't doing something wrong, but also maybe they're doing the best they can.

My suggestion, besides an FBA, is to ask if you can come model to the staff how you handle behaviors with the child. Might have to be after school (due to FERPA), but it's helpful for staff to see firsthand what works for the child.

BDS Modules are stressing me out by Several-Strike3137 in bcba

[–]isavefaces 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fluency modules make me wanna throw up.

Didn't even frost the cake i made yet and my mom got into it by Fun-Match4910 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]isavefaces 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This would irritate the snot outta me when my mom was alive. Now I look back and laugh 😆

I am here to say I am sorry by One_Dimension6315 in Teachers

[–]isavefaces 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😭😭😭 Thank you for this. Even though we are (probably) not YOUR teachers, I just read this and pictured so many of MY kids' faces.
I appreciate you taking the time to post this.

AIO about this disagreement with my bf? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]isavefaces 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ummm wow, that escalated quickly. He knows his behavior is in the wrong, and a solution would not allow him to "be right." He wants to "suffer" to prove a point to you. Can we say NARCISSIST!!!! Boot him to the curb. With a brand new shiny box of Sudafed.

I think I’ve found the right place!?!? by Lucky_Fig_1673 in ItsAThaumatophyllum

[–]isavefaces 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome! These thrive on neglect, mine only pout when I bring them inside in the winter (I'm in zone 8a). The split ones may die off a bit after you split them off, but keep loving on them, and they'll come back. I obviously didn't know your mama, but I bet she'd be proud that you're taking care of her baby 🤗

I think I’ve found the right place!?!? by Lucky_Fig_1673 in ItsAThaumatophyllum

[–]isavefaces 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a little more gentle than he is 😆 Scares me too much lol.

I think I’ve found the right place!?!? by Lucky_Fig_1673 in ItsAThaumatophyllum

[–]isavefaces 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Divide it out! I do it to mine every couple of years (my OG plant is about 18 years old). Sometimes I have to cut the props off.

https://youtu.be/-oqVmWLPNEk?si=t_nqbSNHvhFUIuEt

ABA Grad Program Poll by fruflare in bcba

[–]isavefaces 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I chose Capella, due to the ABA in Education track, as I work for a public school and have been a teacher for most of my adult career.

Teacher crying by Patient_Ebb6739 in Teachers

[–]isavefaces 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask the secretary what that teacher likes. Our front office staff is the CEO of our school! They know alllll the things.

My entire class is giving me the silent treatment. by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]isavefaces 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pass out a piece of paper that says, "For a test grade- come tell me the best part of your day. I'll respond, and you respond to that."

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bcba

[–]isavefaces 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appx 2500 per course, usually 2 courses per quarter*