Recognizing Depression
Physical problems (i.e. stomachache, headache, clinginess, etc) are signs of this behavior
What is withdrawal behavior/depression?
Allowing students to have an extension of time on an assignments, using technology in class, and making lessons project based is an example of this kind of accommodation
What are curriculum accommodations?
This type of positive reinforcement is more effective and memorable for students (example: You finished the entire front page of this worksheet, great job!)
What is specific positive reinforcement?
These are some under-recognized signs of depression
What is excessive complaining, giving up easily, persistent boredom, perfectionism, etc?
These accommodations can help engage students who may be depressed or withdrawn in the classroom environment
What is lunch groups, buddy systems, or staff support at recess
This type of interaction can help a student who overlooks positive experiences and exaggerates the negative ones
What is narrating a student's experience?
These are signs of major depressive disorder
What is sleeping too little/too much, guilty feelings, energy decline, difficulty concentrating, etc?
Helping a child monitor their feelings, fight thinking traps, engage in positive self-talk, and engage with others is this type of accommodation.
What is executive functioning?
This is a preemptive strategy that is integral for students to be engaged enough to learn. An example is helping the teacher decorate a bulletin board.
What is relationship building strategies?
This is one of the most common signs of depression in children
What is irritability?
Surveys that are given to students to help identify things that they dislike or like throughout the day are called this
What are self-monitoring sheets?
"Will laughed at your funny story" and "You are almost halfway done with spelling, you are ahead of schedule!" are examples of this
What are narrating a student's experience?