Disorder: Emotionally Disturbed

Section 504

Accommodations

Emotionally Disturbed

These strategies can help accommodate emotionally disturbed children.

Approve early dismissal to attend therapy.

Maintain weekly/daily journals; self-recording of behavior.

Establish home - school communication system.

Schedule periodic meetings with home and treatment specialists.

Provide carry over of treatment plans into school environment.

Assist with agency referrals.

Develop behavior management programs.

Write contracts for student behavior.

Post rules for classroom behavior; teach expectations.

Provide counseling, social skills instruction.

Ensure agency - school collaboration.

Educate peers and staff.

Provide carryover treatment programs into home environment.

Reinforce positive behavior.

Schedule shorter study and work periods according to attention span expected.

Be consistent.

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