Therapist Tip of the Week: Build a Communication Bridge With Classroom Support Staff
Effective communication between therapists and classroom support staff can make behavior support more successful. Discover simple ways to work together, share observations, and create consistent strategies that help neurodiverse children succeed at school.
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When a neurodiverse child is having difficult behaviors at school, communication between the therapist and classroom support staff can make a big difference. Direct support professionals are often the adults who see the child throughout the day. They may notice patterns, triggers, successful strategies, or changes in behavior that others do not see.
Try This This Week:
Check in with a direct support professional in a classroom where you know there have been some challenges. Ask them what they have noticed regarding behavior and patterns each day.
Rather than giving classroom staff a long list of strategies, identify a couple strategies that might help right now. Keep communication simple and specific. Try to find a time to check in every week to see what strategies are working and where you need to continue to develop tools to help with challenges.
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