ARTS FOR ALL
WEBINAR
JULY 26TH, 2013
12 – 1 PM
Including Students with Emotional
Disabilities and Behavior Challenges
in Arts Education
Welcome from
Arts Access - North Carolina
About the Webinar
http://ances.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/Arts+for+All
Our Partners
Introduction of Speakers
Jessica Carter
Elise Ardoyno
Community Partnerships
Haven House
Panelists
Betsy Ludwig
Scott Renk
Teaching Artist
Program Director,
Arts Access
Braima Moiwai
Teaching Artist
YOUNGER STUDENTS
(PRESCHOOL-ELEMENTARY) WITH
BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES AND
EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES
Presenter: Jessica Carter
Community Partnerships
What is Challenging Behavior?
Any action produced by a child that:
• results in self-injury or injury to others;
• causes damage to the physical environment;
• interferes with learning new skills;
• socially isolates the child
(Doss & Reichle, 1991); and/or
• is problematic to the child’s family.
(Boulware, Schwartz, & McBride, 1999)
Factors That Influence Behavior
• Relationships
• Culture
• Early Experiences
• Expectations of Adults
• Biological Factors
• Development
Prevention
To prevent challenging behaviors from happening
in the first place, create an environment that
supports positive behavior.
Planning and Preparation
• Don’t be too ambitious
• Utilize aides and assistants
• Get to know the children!
• verbal and non-verbal responses and actions
• Ask questions and utilize your resources.
• Talk with the teachers and aides prior to time with students about:
• help you might need
• set-up and structure
Positive Behavior Strategies
• Build Relationships
• Keep children engaged
• Give Praise
• Provide choices
• Be Organized and Prepared
• Be conscious of physical space
• Be cautious of “waiting” time
• Ignore “nagging” behaviors
• Give directions one step at a
• Visual Object Schedule
time
Lesson Plans – Structure and Strategies
• Arrival:
• Have an activity ready
• Arrival routine
• Transition Object
• Circle Time:
• Movement activity to invite to circle
• Interactive
• Plenty of physical room
• Do not make children be quiet – vocal opportunity
Lesson Plan -Structure and Strategies
Story Time:
• Movement activity
• Interactive
• Object to hold
• Answer all questions and elaborate on them
Art Activities
• Go over rules
• Explain-all kids have different gifts- no right way to do art!
• Smocks
• Activity when finished
• Adaptive objects
• Sensory challenges – plan options
Lesson Plans – Structure and Strategies
Transitions:
• Rules-Where are you going?
• Line-Up songs/activities
• Timers/warnings
• Space in line
• Noise Makers
• Picture Schedule
• Jobs
Communication Strategies
Use symbols and pictures
Can be more
complex/computer
generated
*This was made using
Boardmaker software
Communication Strategies
• Sample Software
• Boardmaker (Mayer-Johnson, www.mayer-johnson.com, $399)
• Sample Internet Resources
• Quick Pics (http://patrickecker.org/home/)
• SEN Teacher (http://www.senteacher.org/Worksheet/6/PECS.xhtml)
• Search for PECS (Picture Exchange Communication Systems).
There are too many resources to list!
Examples of Adapted Art Supplies
• Painting
• Texturing
Examples of Adapted Art Supplies
• Painting
• Texture
Examples of Adapted Art Supplies
• Dramatic Art Kit from Tadpole Lending Library
Examples of Adapted Art Supplies
• Dramatic Art Kit from Tadpole Lending Library (more….)
Ideas for Creative Writing
• Utilize word and/or picture boards
• Allow choices regarding subjects
• Plan group/collaborative activities
OLDER STUDENTS
(ADOLESCENTS AND TEENS) WITH
EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES AND
BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES
Presenter: Elise Ardoyno
Haven House
Issues that Impact Behavior
• Trauma History
• Physical, sexual or emotional trauma. Ongoing and complex
trauma or single event.
• Mental Health Diagnosis
• No presentation the same, try to not pathologize adolescence.
• Basic Needs
• Hunger, clothing, medical needs. When basic needs are not met,
behaviors emerge.
What might I see?
External
Internal
• Significant difficulty
• Mental health issue or
focusing on task at hand
• Presentation of boredom
or indifference
• Disrespectful language or
behavior
• Isolation or sharing of an
inappropriate level of
personal information
trauma history or hungry
• Lack of confidence or
social anxiety
• Feeling unsafe; can be
particular to situation or
generalized
• Challenges with
appropriate boundaries
The need behind the behavior
The A.R.C.
Attachment: The capacity to form and
maintain a healthy emotional bond with
another person which is a source of mutual
comfort, safety, and caring.
The A.R.C.
Self-regulation: Developing and
maintaining the ability to notice and control
feelings such as frustration, anger, and
fear.
The A.R.C.
Competency:
Mastering the
developmental
tasks of
adolescence and
developing the
ability to plan and
organize for the
future.
De-escalation
NOT THE TIME TO PROBLEM SOLVE!
Monitor your own breathing, tone and affect
Provide choices in a brief and concise manner
Physical space and respect
Artist Scott Renk
Artist Braima Moiwai
Resources
• http://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/helping-raleighs-at-risk-youth-
through-african-art/Content?oid=1205491
• http://www.edutopia.org/bill-strickland-how-to
• https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/engaging-at-risk-students
• http://www.nea.gov/research/arts-at-risk-youth.pdf
• http://capone.mtsu.edu/jhausler/atrisk.htm
• http://www.arts.gov/resources/accessibility/rlists/children.html (list of
disability and arts resources complied by the NEA)
Assistive Technology Resources
• Tadpole AT Lending Library (NC only) – www.tadpole.org (a loan
program for low-tech assistive technology)
• Toys for Special Children/Enabling Devices –
www.enablingdevices.com
• AbleNet – www.AbleNetInc.com
• Flaghouse – www.flaghouse.com
• TFH – www.specialneedstoys.com
Art Supply and Lesson Resources
• Dick Blick – www.dickblick.com (they also have great FREE lesson
plans!)
• Lakeshore Learning – www.lakeshorelearning.com
• Discount School Supply – www.DiscountSchoolSupply.com
• Incredible Art – lesson plans – www.incredibleart.org (visual arts,
drama and more)
• BigCeramicStore – www.bigceramicstore.com (lesson plans for clay
and glass)
Contact Information (NCDPI and NCDCR)
Paula Crawford, Ed. D.
Exceptional Children Division
http://ec.ncpublicschools.gov/
Christie Lynch Ebert
Arts Education Consultant
(Dance and Music) and NCDPI
Liaison to the A+ Schools Program
christie.lynchebert@dpi.nc.gov
919-807-3856
Slater Mapp
Arts Education Consultant
(Theatre Arts and Visual Arts)
slater.mapp@dpi.nc.gov
919-807-3758
Catherine Lavenburg
ADA Coordinator
NC Arts Council
Catherine.lavenburg@ncdcr.gov
919.807.6501
Banu Valladares
Arts in Education Director
NC Arts Council
banu.valladares@ncdcr.gov
919.807.6502
Contact Information
Arts Access
Betsy Ludwig
Barbara Olson
Program Director, Arts Access
betsy@artsacccessinc.org
919-833-9919
Executive Director, Arts
Access
barbara@artsaccessinc.org
919.833.9919