This may not be a consequence of lasting value for the student, and may not change the behaviour, but it will give everyone time to consider what to do next. Do not leave the student alone for long, as this won t help to change the behaviour, and may even strengthen her determination to continue. What will work at the beginning of the year for a particular need may not work at mid point or year end. If you do find a strategy that is particularly effective then you will find that you will use it consistently with the student, implementing other means and then going back and implementing it again as the need arises. Role play Role play is an effective way to convey information to the student that his behaviour is unacceptable to others.
Role play is most effective when students feel that they are in a safe environment.
Therefore, lay out the ground rules before you begin. For example, no one is to speak about any one person in particular, no derisive comments are acceptable, and laughter is also unacceptable. Children with disabilities can and should be involved with role play whenever possible. Do not give up If nothing seems to work, go back and review what has been done. You need to look at how long and how consistently a strategy has been maintained.