Jay Berk – Classroom Management for Mental Health and Behavioral Issues: Surefire Solutions to Help Students with Autism, ODD, ADHD and Other Challenges Thrive at School

Jay Berk – Classroom Management for Mental Health and Behavioral Issues: Surefire Solutions to Help Students with Autism, ODD, ADHD and Other Challenges Thrive at SchoolDescriptionImagine the students you find most challenging to work with … they may be aggressive, fail to comply, or refuse to do school work. Some are disrespectful in the classroom while others struggle to focus, control their impulsive behavior or fail to satisfactorily transition from one activity to another.You’ve tried everything. You’ve looked everywhere for answers and you’re starting to worry there’s nothing else you can do. It’s discouraging, stressful, and exhausting. No matter your level of skill or experience, students who fail to thrive despite your best efforts can drain your enthusiasm and determination.This recording will provide you with solutions to the biggest obstacles you face involving mental health and behavioral issues in your classroom and enable you to foster the fundamental positive change needed to help your most challenging students reach their full potential!Better still, you don’t need to be a behavioral expert to benefit from this class. The techniques, strategies and skills taught in this program are useful for your school’s entire team – from teachers and special education staff to school psychologists, counselors and social workers.You’ll learn how to:Increase flexible thinking, attention span and self-regulationDecrease distraction, impulsivity and defianceBuild the underdeveloped social skills that are the key to classroom managementStop electronics from negatively impacting the classroomLeave with renewed passion for your work, knowing you have the skills and tools you need to help all students get down to the business of learning regardless of the challenges they face!HandoutsManual – Classroom Management for Mental Health and Behavioral Issues (0.90 MB) 59 Pages Available after Purchase Instructions for ASHA Credit – SELF-STUDY ONLY – 01/29/19 (38.5 KB) Available after PurchaseOutlineWork with the Whole Child: Initial Considerations for Mental Health and Behavioral Issues at School Why school staff needs to know about mental healthFrequently overlooked mental health and learning disabilitiesWhat you need to know about medications … and whyPush-in vs. pull-out approachesDecrease Impulsive Behaviors at SchoolRecommended for: ADHD, ASDTips for teaching self-controlHow to front-end load consequencesMeet sensory needs to promote self-regulationMovement-based solutionsBuild Underdeveloped Social Skills: The Key to Classroom ManagementRecommended for: ASD, anxiety, depressionPractical strategies to cultivate social skills growthProblem solving activities and scenariosImplementing effective push-in approachesCreative strategies for fostering connectionTechnology and social skills – texting over talking?Increase Flexible Thinking and Reduce Anxiety Recommended for: ASD, anxiety, rigidity, OCDMake transitions manageableChange patterns of rigid thinkingCoping skills to deal with anger and anxietyHow to respond to shut-down behaviorReplacement behaviorsHelp Students Follow Directions and Stay on TaskRecommended for: ADHD, ODDMotivate students to stay on task with timers”Must-do” lists to promote prioritizationIncrease attention span with focus gamesRedirection strategies that get them back on taskHandle Disruptive, Argumentative and Defiant StudentsRecommended for: ODD and conduct disorderWhat adults should never say but usually do3 simple steps to end in-class arguingGive the perception of control with choiceBuild self-regulation skillsSchool refusal strategiesStop Electronic Addiction for Hijacking Your ClassroomAre my students addicted to technology?The myth of multi-taskingEnd in class textingElectronic bullyingFacultyJay Berk, PhDJay Berk, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and an internationally recognized expert in the child/adolescent behavioral field who brings both a clinical and education perspective to his work with children, adolescents and their families. For over 25 years, Dr. Berk has been treating clients with ODD, ADHD, autism, anxiety and stress, depression, learning disabilities, Tourette’s Syndrome and individuals who have multiple impairments. He conducts 15 social skills/mental health groups for children and adolescents and works daily with school and community professionals, families and parents. Dr. Berk continually consults for several school districts. In his private practice, in Beachwood, Ohio, he provides therapy for children, adolescents, families, testing and evaluation, school consultation as well as an alternative educational program.Dr. Berk presents nationally on the topics of autism, disruptive behavior disorders, mental health issues in the classroom, ODD and social skills competency. In his workshops, he teaches professionals who work with children and adolescents, practical treatment and intervention strategies. He has been invited to present at hundreds of schools and conferences including being a repeated consultant to the Department of Education in Hawaii. As a past consultant to the United Nations, Dr. Berk authored a manual for UNICEF that was used by teachers working with children throughout Bosnia during the war. He has also worked in London, England with defiant teenagers; Kristiansand, Norway with traumatized youth; and the American Red Cross with trauma response.Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Dr. Jay Berk maintains a private practice. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Dr. Jay Berk is a member of the American Psychological Association.