Autism and wandering in the classroom happens when students with Autism or other significant disabilities cannot sit still long enough to work or learn, and that can be a huge problem.
Students who wander need you to do 5 things in order to be successful.
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Have you ever worked with a student who wandered around the room and never seemed to be stationary long enough for a rest let alone a lesson? I have been there. This podcast answers Allison’s question:
What should I do about a student who constantly wanders the room?-Allison
This podcast discusses in detail how to work through the 5 steps needed to address wandering behavior in the classroom. Listen now and be sure to subscribe using your favorite podcast player, like iTunes or Podbean!
Wandering in the Classroom
If you are teaching a student who wanders in the classroom and has a hard time sitting and working, you may need these 5 steps to deal with wandering in your Autism Unit. Listen to the podcast to hear my story of working with a perpetual wanderer and how these 5 steps helped to manage the wandering behavior.
- STEP 1: Define the Space
- STEP 2: Assign the Space
- STEP 3: Use Visuals
- STEP 4: Start a Work-Break Cycle
- STEP 5: Stretch the Work Time
With these steps, you can address students with Autism and wandering in the classroom. Listen to the podcast to learn more specifics and see if you can change the wandering behaviors in your classroom!
Stay strong and teach on!
