3/31/2021
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
CorrectHorseBattery
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I have a student with a diagnosed panic attack disorder. Of course, this can lead to complete physical and emotional shutdowns during times of extreme stress, trouble at home, or even just difficult class activities that they do not quickly achieve success with. This can completely interrupt a full class period for them, if not several depending on the severity. It has become extremely important for both of us to recognize the early triggers of an oncoming attack so that they are able to employ coping strategies, and be able to regain an amount of control for the remainder of a class period, etc. |
3/31/2021
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
CorrectHorseBattery
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A student suffered from a panic attack disorder, frequently triggered by situations of extreme stress, being overwhelmed by not understanding tasks quickly, or feeling pressured from time constraints. They have been successfully been accommodated by allowing extra time for assessments (performed on instruments, written, etc) and utilizing recorded performance assessments that they can make up in a private location if needed. |
3/31/2021
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
CorrectHorseBattery
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For a student suffering is a panic attack disorder, I have allowed this student extended time or repeat opportunities to perform audition music that would normally be a "one shot" performance or recording. This extra time, and chances for self-correction reduces the apparent stress of the situation and allows that student to complete the assessment without being interrupted by an overwhelming physical/emotional reaction |