Behavior Observation
I would start to gather more information from Sally’s teachers. Have her teachers, or myself, conduct an A-B-C chart, or other form of recording, to determine that the function of Sally’s behavior is regarding ‘protecting’ her brother, Tom. Additionally, I would conduct a student interview with Sally.
Information that I need includes antecedents that are causing the behaviors, locations that she is engaging in fights with kids, actions that she determines are ‘making fun of Tom’. Additionally, it should be looked into how long Sally negatively engages with her peers (both in regards to this behavior as well as others), and a possible function of her behavior.
2) How would you respond to the parents. Write the e-mail, note, or phone conversation …show more content…
and Mrs. _________________,
Thank you for expressing your concern about Sally to me. With your permission, to look into this matter further, I am willing and able to explore your concerns further by conducting observation time in Sally’s classrooms, discussing Sally’s behavior with her teachers, and by personally interviewing Sally (just asking a few questions regarding her behavior). Once I have completed these actions, I will send my thoughts and resources for your use via email.
Before I can complete any actions, due to legal constraints, you will need to contact all of Sally’s general education teachers, declaring your consent for me to complete the actions described above. This will allow Sally’s teacher to discuss her present level and progress behaviors with me. Once I have received a confirmation from each teacher, I will move forward with your …show more content…
(n.d.). Retrieved November 24, 2017, from http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/specneed.htm
The website includes an overview of the upside, feelings, and parenting tips to help sibling of kids with special needs.
b) The community contact for the local Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
c) Community and/or State contact for the Sibling Support Project. Dedicated to the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of brothers and sisters of people with special health, developmental, and mental health concerns. Events take place all over the United States, however, the home contact includes Email: info@siblingsupport.org, Phone: 206-297-6368, and Mailing address:
Sibling Support Project
6512 23 Ave NW
Seattle, WA USA 98117
d) Possible community, state, or personal care options for Tom. I would suggest this as a discuss topic to review options for offering Mom and Dad, one on one time, with Sally.
e) State Summer Camp options (i.e. Wisconsin Lions Camp) for Tom to attend. This would offer a positive experience for Tom, as well as offer some Mom and Dad time to Sally. Would have to discuss options including cost, area, camp requirements, etc. based on the
Information that I need includes antecedents that are causing the behaviors, locations that she is engaging in fights with kids, actions that she determines are ‘making fun of Tom’. Additionally, it should be looked into how long Sally negatively engages with her peers (both in regards to this behavior as well as others), and a possible function of her behavior.
2) How would you respond to the parents. Write the e-mail, note, or phone conversation …show more content…
and Mrs. _________________,
Thank you for expressing your concern about Sally to me. With your permission, to look into this matter further, I am willing and able to explore your concerns further by conducting observation time in Sally’s classrooms, discussing Sally’s behavior with her teachers, and by personally interviewing Sally (just asking a few questions regarding her behavior). Once I have completed these actions, I will send my thoughts and resources for your use via email.
Before I can complete any actions, due to legal constraints, you will need to contact all of Sally’s general education teachers, declaring your consent for me to complete the actions described above. This will allow Sally’s teacher to discuss her present level and progress behaviors with me. Once I have received a confirmation from each teacher, I will move forward with your …show more content…
(n.d.). Retrieved November 24, 2017, from http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/specneed.htm
The website includes an overview of the upside, feelings, and parenting tips to help sibling of kids with special needs.
b) The community contact for the local Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
c) Community and/or State contact for the Sibling Support Project. Dedicated to the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of brothers and sisters of people with special health, developmental, and mental health concerns. Events take place all over the United States, however, the home contact includes Email: info@siblingsupport.org, Phone: 206-297-6368, and Mailing address:
Sibling Support Project
6512 23 Ave NW
Seattle, WA USA 98117
d) Possible community, state, or personal care options for Tom. I would suggest this as a discuss topic to review options for offering Mom and Dad, one on one time, with Sally.
e) State Summer Camp options (i.e. Wisconsin Lions Camp) for Tom to attend. This would offer a positive experience for Tom, as well as offer some Mom and Dad time to Sally. Would have to discuss options including cost, area, camp requirements, etc. based on the