The term exceptional children includes children who experience difficulties in learning as well as those whose performance is so superior that modifications in curriculum and instruction are necessary to help them fulfill their potential.

Terms in this set (19) What does theory of mind have to do with autism spectrum disorder? Theory of mind focuses on our ability to understand our own and others’ mental states. Those with autism spectrum disorder struggle with this ability.

Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of prereferral intervention? To increase the frequency of special education placement for children whose learning or behavioral problems are the result of inappropriate instruction.

-Narrating, explaining or informing, requesting, and expressing are the four major functions of communication.

Communication serves four major functions within a group or organization: control, motivation, emotional expression and information.

Directions: Please practice using the Basic Communication Skills.

• Listen to a (i.e., teacher, student, administrator, parent) problem.
• Paraphrase the Problem in your own words.
• Ask an Open-Ended Question to clarify the problem.
• Ask a Closed-Ended Question to clarify the problem.

Home visiting programs promote positive parenting practices that help parents better prepare their children for school. Parents enrolled in home visiting programs are more likely to have a safe play environment at home, provide age-appropriate books, and engage children in structured teaching activities.

Disadvantages of home care:

• Although home care may be cheaper on the surface, the home may need fitting with ramps, railings and chairlifts, which can become costly and difficult to organize.
• Many home care agencies change from week to week and this can be unsettling for older people as well as their families.

What is the primary purpose of home visits? Teachers can demonstrate their interest in students families and understand their students better by seeing them in their home environments.

Page 3: Six Stages in the Pre-Referral Process

1. Stage 1: Initial concern regarding a student’s progress.
2. Stage 2: Information gathering.
3. Stage 3: Information sharing and team discussion.
4. Stage 4: Discussion of possible strategies.
5. Stage 5: Implementation and monitoring of strategies.
6. Stage 6: Evaluation and decision making.

The three most common internal behaviors are social withdrawal, anxiety disorders, and depression. These can be identified easily but can also be hidden from those around the student. Often these internal behaviors manifest into the visible external behaviors that we identify in students with an EBD.

Self-esteem and interpersonal skills are especially essential for all students with emotional disorders. Do not expect students with behavioral disorders to have immediate success; work for improvement on a overall basis.

Some of these immature, irritating, or thoughtless behaviors or “classroom incivilities” include:

• lateness or leaving early.
• inappropriate cellphone and laptop usage in class.
• side conversations.
• disregard for deadlines.
• grade grubbing.
• sniping remarks.
• cheating.

Here are some tips on how to handle challenging student behavior and get back to class.

1. Get to the Root of the Matter.
2. Reach Out to Colleagues for Support.
3. Remember to Remain Calm.
4. Have a Plan and Stick to It.
5. Involve Administration When Necessary.
6. Document, Document, Document.