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What is the main topic or theme of the podcast episode?

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What is the main topic or theme of the podcast episode?

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The main theme of this podcast episode was coping with changes in schedule.

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What are the key concepts or ideas discussed?

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A key concept discussed is the idea to implement small amounts of change into your student's everyday schedule. To:

1. Prepare learner of change

2. Show the learner what the change will be

3. Model appropriate behavior

4. Action: Do it!

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What evidence or examples are provided to support the ideas discussed?

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What evidence or examples are provided to support the ideas discussed?

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An example of her's was how when teaching a student addition you do not jump into it all at once. Rather, you do a little bit at a time to build their confidence and resilience.

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What are the perspectives or viewpoints presented in the podcast?

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What are the perspectives or viewpoints presented in the podcast?

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Change is a large stressor of neurodivergent students. It is important to educate a student how to cope with change emotionally.

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How does the podcast content relate to current trends or issues in special education

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How does the podcast content relate to current trends or issues in special education

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As people are becoming more aware of neurodivergencies it is important we keep ourselves educated and up to date on common triggers. Changes in plans and/or schedules are sometimes looked past as it seems like a "simple" task to get over. But it is important to recognize that neurodivergent brains cope, communicate, and function differently. Just because we as an individual believe it is something easy to get over does not mean it is for that student. Additionally, we can help students build their tolerance and adapt to change. Teaching our students that it is not bad to feel large feelings but it's how you put out your feelings that matters.

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What implications does the podcast content have for practice in special education?

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What implications does the podcast content have for practice in special education?

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(I am a little unclear on this question)

I believe the underlying implications in this podcast is to help your student grow. It's a vague and convoluted way of saying to advocate for your student's needs and help them grow in areas they might need support.

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Are there any new strategies, resources, or approaches mentioned in the podcast that could be useful in special education settings?

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Are there any new strategies, resources, or approaches mentioned in the podcast that could be useful in special education settings?

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I know it comes across as simple but the idea of creating a plan is reassuring. I was thinking that maybe it would be something an IEP or 504 team solely did, but as a teacher our relationship might differ, so with this in mind some aspects might change. I believe it's important to advocate for your student if you think that a step is missing or should be altered.

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How does the podcast content challenge or expand your understanding of special education?

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How does the podcast content challenge or expand your understanding of special education?

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It reaffirms the idea that you, your student, and others will figure out a process designed for them. You always must advocate for your student. Even if an issue seems small to others if it's big to your student it's an issue.

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What questions or areas of further exploration does the podcast raise for you?

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What questions or areas of further exploration does the podcast raise for you?

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Is this a form of exposure therapy? If so is this immoral or is it healthily set guidelines on coping with change?

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How does the podcast content relate to your own experiences or professional goals in special education?

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How does the podcast content relate to your own experiences or professional goals in special education?

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As a neurodivergent individual I too get overwhelmed by last minute changes in schedule. Or changes in schedule in general... I find myself needing to self regulate which is an important skill to teach other students, neurodivergent or not.

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What is the main topic or theme of the podcast episode?

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The main theme of this podcast episode was how to de-escalate a crisis.

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What implications does the podcast content have for practice in special education?

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What implications does the podcast content have for practice in special education?

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On the post to the left I referenced this, I believe that an implication in this podcast was to not restrain your students. It is important to prioritize student safety and if they are a danger to themselves or others there is a protocol to be followed.

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Her dos and don'ts are:

1. Control your emotions

2. Give space

3. Have a plan

4. Don't ignore it

5. Don't repair it too quickly

6. Repair

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The concept of prioritizing safety was brought up. She discussed how neurodivergency does not just end in adolescence, but you might experience a teenager who is perhaps 200 lbs. You will explore a multitude of different students with different safety hazards, but it's important to treat them all with the same dignity and respect.

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What are the perspectives or viewpoints presented in the podcast?

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I feel like surprisingly providing space to a student is a different perspective. I have met a lot of individuals who believe that compression therapy works on all neurodivergent students. In this podcast she expressed how different students have different needs and to provide them the dignity and respect they deserve. It is important to provide them space when they are dysregulated as if they are overstimulated the last thing you want to do is overstimulate them further. Or you do not want to create a "scene" in which you embarrass or isolate a student.

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How does the podcast content relate to current trends or issues in special education

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How does the podcast content relate to current trends or issues in special education

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As previously mentioned, some individuals believe non-consented compression therapy or even restraining a student is appropriate. There are always exceptions, but in the grand scheme of things the typical autistic student does not need to be pinned to the floor. It has been a current political issue as neurodivergent individuals and parents of neurodivergent children express the abuse their children or they themselves faced. Here is an article I was reading upon as some children have even died from these methods.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/death-student-autism-leads-manslaughter-charges-against-3-california-school-n1081276

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Prosecutors have filed involuntary manslaughter charges against three staffers at a Northern California private school where a 13-year-old student with autism died after being restrained.

Cindy Keller, executive director and site administrator at the now-shuttered Guiding Hands School, Staranne Meyers, the principal and Kimberly Wohlwend, a special education teacher, are charged in relation to the death of Max Benson, the El Dorado County District Attorney said Tuesday.

Guiding Hands School, Inc., the entity which owned and operated the school, will also be charged with one count of felony involuntary manslaughter. The defendants are scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday.

Max became unresponsive while in the restraint hold on Nov. 28, 2018, and died a day later at UC Davis Medical Center. Max was restrained face down for one hour and 45 minutes, The Sacramento Bee reported. The state Department of Education said in 2018 the school staff used "an amount of force which is not reasonable and necessary under the circumstances," according to the newspaper. The private school served students with disabilities.

The prone restraint of Max by Wohlwend resulted in his death, the district attorney said. Prone restraints, in which a person is pinned face down on the floor with limbs held immobile by at least two people, are controversial and banned for use in schools in several states.

In December 2018, the California Department of Education suspended the certification of Guiding Hands School, Inc., and the school was subsequently closed.

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A boy with autism restrained at school died. Now 3 school staff face manslaughter charges.

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Max Benson, 13, died after being placed in a face-down restraint by school staff in November 2018. Three staff members from the school face manslaughter charges.

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Are there any new strategies, resources, or approaches mentioned in the podcast that could be useful in special education settings?

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Are there any new strategies, resources, or approaches mentioned in the podcast that could be useful in special education settings?

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"Do not ignore it" is a method I haven't heard of before. She's right, you aren't reinforcing their aggression by addressing their behavior. They do likely need your help but lack communication and self regulation skills.

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How does the podcast content challenge or expand your understanding of special education?

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How does the podcast content challenge or expand your understanding of special education?

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I do not believe it challenged my knowledge rather confirmed my beliefs. I do believe hearing a step by step plan was beneficial to my understanding on what to do during a crisis!

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What questions or areas of further exploration does the podcast raise for you?

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What questions or areas of further exploration does the podcast raise for you?

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I am curious as to what a physical copy of a plan would look like.

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How does the podcast content relate to your own experiences or professional goals in special education?

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How does the podcast content relate to your own experiences or professional goals in special education?

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I babysit two awesome kids who had ADHD and suspected autism. When they get overstimulated and have meltdowns I have been following my own version of these steps. This reaffirms my confidence that I am taking the proper steps when helping them deal with large emotions.