Connections

At School

My students were able to learn the Zones language and apply it directly to their classroom behavior and within other content areas. One student in particular used the language of Verbal Behavior and Zones of Regulation and answered comprehension questions during reading intervention. Another student was able to self-regulate his frustration and emotions by calming himself down during P.E. and get back to playing the game. Throughout the school day, my students are having to stop, reflect on their behavior, and decide if they are going to display expected or unexpected behavior. They are beginning to understand their goal and reflect on how their actions effects others.

ASD Conference 2018

Professionally

Teaching Emotions and Self-Regulation using Verbal Behavior was presented during the ASD Conference in April. This provided a platform for me to grow as a professional and network with others within my district and nationally. Preparing for the conference allowed me to analyze data at a deeper level and collaborate with experienced professionals to better support my students. I learned how much time it takes to do research and that every little minute counts. When in the middle of teaching the strategy, using every minute to teach the correct response and answer. Using moments throughout the school day to help a child self-regulate and monitor their behavior was crucial to their learning and understanding of how to self-regulate their emotions and bodies.

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