Trauma-Supporting Exceptional Children by juli gildart https://padlet.com/juligildart/bug950wrvs68xqjz Suporting Exceptional Children en-us 2020-09-17 18:21:43 UTC 2020-09-18 04:11:14 UTC hello@padlet.com What is trauma? juligildart https://padlet.com/juligildart/bug950wrvs68xqjz/wish/756608406 Trauma overwhelms the nervous system when a person  experiences a deeply disturbing event or events that they are unable to stop or protect themselves from. Trauma whether isolated or prolonged can impair a person's ability to function in a variety of ways.
Acute Trauma- Trauma that results from the experience of a traumatic one time event such as a fire, earthquake, car accident or assualt.
Chronic Trauma- Trauma that is experienced repeatedly over a period of time such as chronic bullying, domestic violence in the home, caregiver substance abuse, or long-term medical issues.
Traumatic experiences for children may include: 
Sexual Abuse, physical abuse, neglect, domestic or community violence, abandonment, racism, bullying, serious accidents, life-threatening illness, emotional abuse, substance abuse by the minor or family, death of a loved one, natural disasters, fear of deportation or refugee related stress.]]> 2020-09-17 18:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/juligildart/bug950wrvs68xqjz/wish/756608406 Characteristics of Trauma juligildart https://padlet.com/juligildart/bug950wrvs68xqjz/wish/756669019 Trauma can manifest in a variety of behaviors that are often misunderstood by educators. The following are characteristics of trauma:
·        Trouble paying attention
·        Trouble maintaining safe and positive relationships
·        Difficulties regulating emotions
·        Aggressive
·        Defensive
·        Withdrawn
·        Disconnected
·        Depression



]]> 2020-09-17 18:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/juligildart/bug950wrvs68xqjz/wish/756669019 Strategies for Teachers juligildart https://padlet.com/juligildart/bug950wrvs68xqjz/wish/757545188 1. Teachers need to reframe what they see as negative behaviors and view the student through the lens of trauma. 
  • What teachers may see as manipulative may actually be a necessary survival skill that the student has developed to get their needs met.
  • What is perceived by teachers as lazy may actually be that the student is overwhelmed and lacks he skills to make decisions about what to do first or how to organize.
  • The student may seem resistant, but really the student is mistrustful from being hurt by others
  • What may appear to be disresepectful could actually be a coping mechanism for feeling threatened, out of control, or unsafe.
  • What may seem attention-seeking could actually be the child looking for connection because they feel disconnected, unheard and alone.
2.Teachers can teach children about how their bodies react to stress and give them techniques to regulate their heartbeat, body temperature and blood pressure, as well how to be cognizant of possible triggers.
3.Teachers should try to make their physical classroom a warm and safe place with positive quotes and  posters with positive messages. In addition, they can create an area in the room with bean bags and other comfortable seating for students when they need a minute to collect themselves, and destress before rejoining the group.
4. The teacher can plan for escalating and de-escalating brain breaks when creating lesson plans. Brain breaks are  helpful for refocusing students. Escalating brain breakes give students some wiggle time with silly movement type activities to flood them with endorphins, joy, happiness and positive feelings. De-escalating brain breaks provide a period of calm, contentment and serenity.
]]> 2020-09-18 01:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/juligildart/bug950wrvs68xqjz/wish/757545188 Resources for Teachers juligildart https://padlet.com/juligildart/bug950wrvs68xqjz/wish/757735846 The link below offers practical trauma informed strategies to use in the classroom.
https://resilienteducator.com/classroom-resources/trauma-informed-strategies/
The link below offers five ways for teachers to support students affect by trauma, including strategies to incorporate into lesson planning.]]> 2020-09-18 03:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/juligildart/bug950wrvs68xqjz/wish/757735846 Resources for Parents juligildart https://padlet.com/juligildart/bug950wrvs68xqjz/wish/757780953 The link below offers trauma sensitive ways to discipline and provide structure for children who have been affected by trauma.
http://www.nwtraumacounseling.org/family-resources/10-tips-for-disciplining-a-traumatized-child
The link below explains trauma and how children are affected. Also, there is advice for caregivers to include adoptive and foster parents.]]> 2020-09-18 03:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/juligildart/bug950wrvs68xqjz/wish/757780953