2. Chapter 14. Social and Emotional Behavior

3. Chap 14. Social & Emotional Behavior2 Nonverbal Learning Disabilities Characteristics Poor Social Perception High Verbal Intelligence Early Reading Achievement More evident in adolescents and adults Different than academic, language and cognitive disabilities Asperger’s Syndrome

4. Chap 14. Social & Emotional Behavior3 Indicators of Social Disabilities Poor social perception Lack of judgment Lack of sensitivity to others Difficulty making friends Problems with family relations Social problems in school

5. Chap 14. Social & Emotional Behavior4 Accommodations in the Classroom (1) Seat student to minimize disruptions Vary activities so student can move Provide structure and routine Require a daily assignment notebook Make directions concise & clear Break assignments into smaller units

6. Chap 14. Social & Emotional Behavior5 Accommodations in the Classroom (2) Give Extra time as needed Provide feedback quickly Ask parents to set up study space at home Use learning aids Modify the testing situation Find something student does well

7. Chap 14. Social & Emotional Behavior6 Managing Behaviors in Inclusive Classrooms Limit distractions Increase attention Improve organization Improve listening skills Manage time Provide opportunities for moving

8. Chap 14. Social & Emotional Behavior7 ABC -- Components of a Behavioral Unit A Antecedent Event Stimulus A Antecedent Event Stimulus B Target Behavior Response B Target Behavior Response C Consequent Event Reinforcement C Consequent Event Reinforcement