Neurological Problem

In regards to Joann, it is important to rule out if his behavior is caused by a physical problem or a neurological problem. As a teacher I would first suggest that he have a physical exam done. He could be sucking his thumb because he has a problem with his mouth and is crying because it hurts. Once a physical exam is done, the problem could be discovered or ruled out. If the child passed their physical exam, I would suggest next that they do a neurological exam. The child may have been suffering from learning disability that has gone undiagnosed. After a neurological exam, if the child does not have any sort of disability, go to work on aspects of the classroom. I would try and see if there were any students who have bullied him or have said …show more content…
One possible solution for children getting upset during the test is to explain to them that nothing bad will happen if they don't do well on the test. The test is just to show where they need help. In the school that I work in I have had many children get very upset over the map test. Unfortunately the map test isn't something that you can modify so it's less stressful for the student. So therefore the best solution is to tell the child that they just need to do the best they can and that they are still smart and capable individuals. The second scenario is when the children take too long in the bathroom. There could be two reasons for this one the child could have a UTI or other physical ailment, or they can be trying to get out of class. One solution that I've seen successful in the classroom is that the teachers have a 5 minute sand timer and the children need to come back to class before the sand runs out or they have to make up that time during a fun activity. The last scenario that I have seen in the classroom, is a student going to the nurse multiple times a day. If the child is not physically sick then the child is most likely trying to get out of class and go home. One way that I would handle this is to talk with the student and see if there is a reason that they don't want to be in class. It could be that the child is not being engaged enough, being bullied, or any number of things. Talking with the child and making an agreement with the child about staying in class and not going to the nurse would be the best solution in this scenario. Three scenarios that are not included in the case study or the lists are spacing out, drawing, and moving around in their seat. All of these scenarios can be solved by having activities such as a brain break and having the lessons