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We will reestablish the relationship by connecting with the student. We will help them understand we are not mad.

If the student is able to, we will also help them digest what transpired to better understand the incident and plan for the future.

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One clear direction at a time.

Offer simple choices. Use simple language.

Pre-teach calm down strategies. Use visual cues for calming down and making choices.

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Table #4

1. Ask them what they need and/or if there is anything that you can do.

2. Give them space.

3. Check-in with them after a few minutes.

4. Think about whether or not their shutting down is task related - for example solving a math problem, work through step 1 with them or provide a prompt.

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Ask the child, "What do you need?". Be patient and listen for ways that you can help them. Give them visuals to point to what they might need if they cannot verbalize. Give time.

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Begin assessing triggers to the behavior. Then, de-escalate by giving choices, space, and time. After some time, respond and redirect. Provide and acknowledge any level of cooperation.

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be patient, listen, and support with an empathetic response. Ask what they need. Use a calm voice. Reflect back on what they say.

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1. Assess

2. If others are in danger, remove the class

3. If not dangerous, provide redirection to a safer choice or ignore.

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This student is displaying defensive behavior stemming from an earlier anxiety. We would respond by using short, simple phrases and giving simple, reasonable choices.

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Address the needs of the student at the time.

Possibly process the incident with some kind of reflection, and make a plan for the future in similar scenarios.

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Do you need a break before joining back in?

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Clear the room/ensure rest of class is safe. Call for urgent admin assistance.

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Take a supportive stance

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Praise the student for making a smart choice, showing a safe body, expected voice levels, expected behaviors. Thank them from specific positives.

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Recognize emotional release from student, try to connect with student. Meet basic needs (i.e., bathroom) and talk through what happened and associated emotions.

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Call for support

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Give simple direction to stop (draw direction on white board)