Tony, 2nd grade, has been referred for Special Education Services because he appears to have difficulties with visual tasks, holds his book close to his face, uses his finger as a guide when reading and appears to be clumsy. He trips over and bumps into things and walks hesitantly.…
A plan with both the parent and the child must be agreed on how to deal with this…
the child’s health or development is likely to be significantly impaired, or further impaired, without the provision of such services; or…
Based on the results of the IRI, Soloba, who is a 9-year-old student, in a fourth grade general education class. She is a well-behaved student always looking to do the right thing, but is easily distracted. Soloba has a hard time in most subject areas and is below grade level in both math and reading. She is currently attends an after school math program twice a week and also pushes in with the special education teacher who works on language arts skills once a week. Soloba’s non-verbal behavior includes avoiding eye contact when struggling with classwork or “getting in trouble”. At times, when Soloba reaches a level of frustration, her posture is slouchy and she becomes silent. Soloba’s expresses grade appropriate verbal behavior, although at times makes grammatical errors in her speech, where she is unsure or confused on how to correct herself. Soloba struggles with word identification, comprehension skills, and…
References: U.S Department of Health and Human Services. (2010). Child Welfare and Information Gateway. Retrieved from http://www.childwelfare.gov/responding/casemgmt.cfm…
A functional behavior assessment (FBA) is a multistep process used to identify the function that is being served by a child’s challenging behavior. These assessments also include identifying behaviors and events that reliably predict the occurrence of challenging behavior. The completion of an FBA is a requirement of the 1997 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). An FBA is required when a child is displaying challenging behavior that interferes with their ability to participate in educational activities or effects the ability of his/her peers to participate in educational activities. An FBA is also required when a student is removed from the classroom setting for weapons, drugs, injury or suspensions (Grand Canyon University, 2010).…
To achieve P1, learners must explain a range of definitions and meanings and this could take the form of a glossary booklet. Learners should also attempt to relate these meanings to public services.…
Forehand, R and McMahon, R J. (1981). Helping the non-compliant child. A clinicians guide to effective parent training. Guildford press, New York.…
Joseph is a fourth grade student who is having a hard time staying out of trouble during lunch and on the playground. Joseph is referred to the social worker for a functional behavioral assessment because of his acting out by hitting other students and pushing them. Joseph is living with his maternal grandmother since both of his parents are incarcerated. Joseph has a history of being physically and emotionally abused as a child. Joseph does not appear to have many friends in school and doesn’t get along well with his three other sibling either. Joseph often complains of having a stomach aches in the mornings and around lunch time. Joseph has been taken to a physician and they have ruled out any medical problems. In the assessment we will come up with an intervention plan for Joseph to hopefully get him back on the right track in school and hope that he will make better choices and learn to make new friends.…
The Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Support Plan are put into place for special needs who present challenging behaviors. Through the FBA and BPS processes the goal is to reach an understanding of the behaviors, the factors that may reinforce their occurrences, and the function of the behavior. Since the implementation of FBA and PS many definitions and factors for consideration have been added to what constitutes an impeding behavior. Impeding behaviors not only affect the leaning of the student, but also of other students that may be included in behaviors that include verbal abuse or destruction. Wheeler and Richey (2010, p. 218) define impeding behaviors as including:…
According to (Fair Work Ombudsman 2011) Protected Industrial action can-not be taken by a given party without first making an attempt to reach an enterprise agreement. (Fair Work Ombudsman 2011). An enterprise agreement is defined as an agreement on the terms and conditions of employment between an employer and their perspective employees (Fair Work Ombudsman 2011) Enterprise agreements are reached through collective bargaining, which occurs between an employer, employees and their bargaining representative (in this case the CMFEU) who are required to act in the process of good faith. Fair Work Australia lists the good faith bargaining requirements that must be undertaken. These are:…
The child I am observing (Child N), is a five-year six-month old boy who attends a public school located in the West Village area of Manhattan. He is classified as being speech impaired. As per classroom teachers, he is bright in the sense that there are some tasks he is able to complete without verbal cues such as sorting, and an inquisitive child in the sense that shows interest in new things and people. My first day he stared at me nearly the entire time I was in the class. He demonstrates delays in most areas of development. Child N receives speech therapy individually two times a week for thirty minutes in a separate location and in a group of three, once a week, for thirty minutes in a separate location. He receives occupational…
We often choose to believe that America is a country of equal opportunity and that everyone has equal opportunities to succeed just like any other American. We pride ourselves on our so called “melting pot” of culture and diversity, but in all reality this is a facade and the United States of America is far more stereotypical than we care to admit. We put limits on those that are considered “different” or “abnormal” creating incredibly difficult obstacles that the common American doesn’t even consider. For example; the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA states that “The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, State and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications.…
Developmental milestones are missed by the child or he/she faces trouble in developmental stages (such as…
(Source: This case has been adapted from - Vollmers, G. & Coons, W. (2012). IMA Educational Case Journal,…