What Will I try?

To me, A's behaviour is a constantly changing phenomenon.  There are times when I can not reach him at all, while at other times he allows me to get quite close, emotionally.

Here is what I'm going to try:

1. Give him a completely different learning programme from the rest of the class

• He will have four tasks to complete that day - three academic and one construction / design task
• The tasks will be simple
• He will work in order of the tasks
• Many will be online
• He will have a set table with a reliable computer
• The tasks will be taped to his table each morning
• They will be checked off
• He can earn S100 for each day he completes the tasks
• There will be no consequence for not achieving the tasks.

Here is a sample week's programme:

2.  I also expect A to attend workshops and full class activities such as Personal Investigations, Shared Book, PE...

3.  I will try, try, try to understand where A is coming from.  I need to learn to read his signs and pre-empt blow-ups if I can.

4.  I will make sure A has his tablet at morning tea.  I have seen what he is like when he hasn't taken it...

5.  I will work with the other students to support Ashtona.  They will need to encourage where possible and ignore when necessary. A needs to feel we are backing him.