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Classroom Difficulties (Part 5: Teacher Not Allowed)

September 16, 2017 By Y3K

There are two reasons that the teacher must not be allowed to do the classroom observation for a troubled student. The first reason is because they have already made up their mind. They already have opinions and won’t be able to look at the situation with an open mind.

Tomorrow we will discuss a second reason that you should not allow the classroom teacher to do the observation of your child. You will not want to miss this one!

 

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: accommodations, achievement, ADD, ADHD, behavior, behaviorally challenged, children, students

Classroom Difficulties (Part 3: What to Evaluate)

September 14, 2017 By Y3K

If your child’s teacher writes you evaluation, make sure they consider the student’s intellectual and emotional development and age in comparison to other children in the classroom. The teacher should also note what methods have been tried to modify behavior.

Come back tomorrow and find out another major tool at your disposal when trying to solve classroom challenges your student may face.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: behavior, behaviorally challenged, child, children, parent teacher meetings, parenting, school, teacher

Classroom Difficulties (Part 2: Written Teacher Evaluation)

September 13, 2017 By Y3K

Many parents are notified that there student has issues in the classroom that must be addressed. One major tool at your disposal is the written teacher evaluation.   A written teacher evaluation describes specific behaviors and academic performance.   The purpose of this evaluation is to pinpoint areas where a student is having problems and areas of strength.

Tomorrow we will look at what must be considered when evaluating.

 

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: accommodations, ADD, ADHD, advice, Autism, behavior, behaviorally challenged, children, parent teacher meetings, parenting, school

Classroom Difficulties (Part 1: The Puzzle)

September 12, 2017 By Y3K

Parents often ask us what they should do when a teacher says their child is having issues in the classroom. Tomorrow we will look at a major piece to the puzzle in solving your student’s classroom difficulties.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: advice, behavior, behaviorally challenged, children, parent teacher meetings, parenting, school, SPED, students

Be a Good Sport

April 25, 2017 By Y3K

Be a good sport and you can’t fail.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: achievement, attitude, behavior, behaviorally challenged, children, competition, success

Pets Help People With Autism

December 17, 2016 By Y3K

Research has shown that matching pets with people that have autism can significantly improve a number of factors. They include social skills and eye contact. Pets also can cause a decrease in negative habits such as whining, crying and frowning.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Autism, behavior, behaviorally challenged, cats, dogs, social skills

Symptoms of a Sleep-Deprived Child

October 19, 2016 By Y3K

Symptoms of a sleep-deprived child:
 
  • Has frequent meltdowns
  • Acts wild
  • Has trouble staying focused
  • Loses it over little things
  • Seems more clumsy
  • Performs poorly on tasks you know they can usually do
  • Has trouble waking up in the morning
  • Craves carbohydrates
  • Picks on siblings

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: bed, bedtime, behavior, behaviorally challenged, bullies, bullying, insomnia, sleep

Y3K Tutor In Your Home’s ADHD Quiz #3: Average Age

October 7, 2015 By Y3K

Y3K TUTOR IN YOUR HOME’S ADHD QUIZ #3: AVERAGE AGE

Q: What is the average age of first time ADHD diagnosis?

A: 7 years old

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: ADD, ADHD, Autism, behavior, behaviorally challenged, executive function, focus, kids, language based, OCD, PDD, special education

ADHD Symptoms

October 4, 2015 By Y3K

The most common symptoms of ADHD are:

Inattention: difficulty concentrating, following instructions, and staying on task

Impulsiveness: interrupting, talking over others and loss of emotional control

Hyperactivity: fidgeting and experiencing restlessness

Tomorrow we will have some fun and test your knowledge of ADHD.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: ADD, ADHD, Autism, behavior, behaviorally challenged, children, developmental delays, language based, special education

Bad Report Card? What To Do #4: See The Teacher (part 2)

November 12, 2014 By Y3K

Bad Report Card? What To Do #4: See The Teacher (part 2)

Ask the teacher if your student’s behavior in school is contributing to the poor report card performance.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: behaviorally challenged, children, grades, kids, parent teacher meetings, parenting, schoolwork, teacher

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