Category: Working In Schools

Schools across the country are struggling with an epidemic. This epidemic is nothing new, yet it seems to be intensifying in recent years. What is it? It’s bullying others within the school. This may be because a child looks different, acts different, or something else completely unrelated. Many times, it may be due to their cultural or religious beliefs, or perhaps their sexual identification. Whatever the reason, bullying is indeed an epidemic that teachers and other school professionals are witnessing more than ever before in US schools. Thanks to this, many students have a difficult time concentrating in the classrooms and many report feeling uncomfortable and even not welcomed because of the lack of support.

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Gun violence at school is a reality that many of us are all too aware of. We see news reports about students getting guns and going to schools with detailed plans to hurt others. This harsh reality means that those working within schools and interacting with students have to be hyper vigilant. All teachers, therapists, and individuals in the schools have to listen carefully to what kids are saying around them. What would you do if a student comes up to you and says that they wish they had a gun to shoot people at school? Do you know what is legally required based on your job and the state that you live in? These are all questions that must be answered by educational therapists and others now before it is too late.

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More and more students in schools are experiencing anxiety, stress, sensory concerns, and additional problems. Some of these students have general special needs. Many of them may be identified as autistic or have some other kind of disability. Teachers and other school professionals are working on ways to address this and help as many children as possible. Sometimes therapy sessions assist them in a traditional way, but kids may need more.

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Each year, families shop to purchase backpacks for their children to take school supplies back and forth from home. There are a wide variety of different sizes and shapes out there for elementary to high school students. Of course, as kids get older they need new backpacks to accommodate the binders, books, and other larger items that need to get inside. The problem with this is that larger backpacks allow students to put dangerously heavy bags on their backs. This may not seem like it would be a problem in school, but it can directly impact instruction time.

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Imagine going to school and trying to work, but the lighting, seating, and other components in the environment are a distraction. Items that are part of a classroom and the typical day that would not upset most people can induce anxiety and more to some individuals. Many special needs children face this reality and do well with additional support. Children on the autism spectrum and those with other diagnoses may experience sensory sensitivities.

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