September 27

Molly Dellinger-Wray

Parent of a student who currently attends school

Teacher or school staffAdministratorOther?

Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU

804/828-6926mdwray@vcu.edunooquickfix@gmail.c

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Dear Teacher, Molly is having a difficult time making her bed. Please work on this at school . From, Your student’s Parent

Review appropriateness of IEP goalsDay-to-day events at home and school

Remember the 5: 1 ratio!

Asking for help is a sign of strength!How does your student ask for help?

MusicEating- chewing somethingWalking /standing /moving/dancingSeated posture Writing things down while listening to themWritten text to support topic

HOW DOES YOUR STUDENT LEARN?

Visual schedulesTextpictures

Social storiesWhat to do when the

unpredictable happens!

Don’t screw it up

You never study

You are never going to be a good student

You better shape up or you will fail

I know you are going to try your hardest to do your best

What part of your studying do you like the best?

What parts of school do you like?

It’s time to get busy. What do you need to do to ____? What’s realistic?

Try saying:

Why are you alwaysTalking?Fooling around?Getting into

trouble?

Negative thoughts become negative behaviors

Create your own crisis word—or one for your family

Turn your pessimistic thought into a positive one

Press your own reset button

EatingMulti vitamin

SleepingResting“down time”Fun time for everyoneResist the urge for

“perfect attendance! Practice hand washing,

sneezing, etc. and STAY HOME IF YOU DON’T FEEL WELL

Set an example by showing good habits whenWorkingHaving funBeing healthyMaking choices