Re: Corporal punishment

[Guest guest]

Sara,

I have resided in Georgia, metro-Atlanta, for the past 10 years. I am a parent, special education teacher, and doctoral student. Paddling may be on the books, but it is not a common occurrence. In the state of Georgia, children with special needs must have an approved Behavioral Intervention Plan prior to any intervention, such as a baskethold procedure. Positive Behavioral Supports are used and hitting is NOT an option. Parents absolutely do have a recourse (and probably a new Porsche) if their child is paddled, or heaven forbid, hit or slapped. I attend class with administrators from school districts through out the south and will ask them about your concern the next time that I attend class.

serious meltdowns and biting!!

Does anyone have any suggestions for me!!!My daughter is having serious meltdowns and I'm not sure how to help her. She LOVES flashcards and wants to do them ALL the time. Putting them away just isn't an option for her sometimes. Other times she's fine. She has no speach at all, so as most of you know that makes things very hard. When she wants/needs things she comes to an adult and takes you by the hand to show you want she's needing. Then theres those times when she just takes your hand and throws it at the counter or cabinets, but we dont know what she wants. When I lift her up to show me, she freaks out. When she wants to go outside and its not time to yet, she screams and bites her hands. She hits herself in the face sometimes too. She looks at me with such sad eyes, as if she's asking me why I dont understand. It makes her and us very upset. I feel so much guilt that I dont get what she's

trying to say and show me. I dont know how to make her understand that she has to wait for things and we cant do everything just on her demand. I need to find a way for her to be able to show us.Her screaming fits can sometimes get very serious. She is usually just mean to herself (biting). Its always scream, then bite.She screams so loud that my 14months old son, starts to cry because he's scared of her. He will leave the room to get away from her.In the car!!! when she gets upset the whole car ends up screaming, it starts with her and then my son joins in.I need some advice moms, help me out!!!

[Guest guest]

I was wondering if you could tell me what is a baskethold procedure?

THanks

[Guest guest]

Sure- the majority of my teaching career and training took place in the state of Ohio. Although, I have received additional training in Georgia and at various workshops around the country. First and foremost- as with any procedure- the baskethold has been used improperly. It is a procedure that is a part of an entire system of behavioral supports that have been designed for an individual who exhibits severe aggression or self-injurious behavior. In most cases, in my twenty plus years of experience, positive behavioral supports are effective. If visual cues, other environmental supports, and functional analysis are in place and used, most behavior will decrease.

The baskethold procedure is used when other supports have been found ineffective. The idea is to provide physical security and safety for a child engaged in significant aggressive or self-injurious behaviors. It is not intended as a punishment and research indicates that a shorter hold (I have been taught to hold for 30 seconds or less) is more effective than holding a child for a long time, which can actually increase aggression or SIB. The hold itself involves a specific crossed arm technique which is used to prevent injury to the child or adult. Training, and observation to ensure proper technique, is absolutely essential. No one should attempt the procedure without training and it is so important to remember that there are many, many things that can and should be done before a baskethold is even considered. Special education is all about the LEAST restrictive environment, and the baskethold is obviously

restrictive.

Here is a link to a web site from the lin County MRDD Board in Ohio

http://www.fcbmrdd.org/uploads/8-1-05_REVISED_Behavior_Support_Procedures_Manual_8-04.pdf

Re: Corporal punishment

I was wondering if you could tell me what is a baskethold procedure?THanks

[Guest guest]

Thanks

I was just wondering because my son was placed in many holds at school

(against my decisions) and he was injured in holds that I heard referred

to as a baskethold. When I asked them what it was they told me I d idnt

have to worry about it and refused to explain it to me. They said I

wouldnt understarnd?

Needless to say we now homeschool after 2 years of illegal holds and

increasing aggreassion from my son. He now exhibits almost no aggression

with consistent postive reinforcement and is still " traumatized " and

will melt down if you grab his arm.

I am soo glad you are a big advocate of people learning the proper way

to do holds. I am sure there are times they are necessary. But he was

put in holds for up to 30 mins at a time because it just increased his

aggression. (because it increased his pain level) He came home with

numerous documented injuries but somewhow they got away with it..

Sorry didnt mean to go off. Thank you so much for your wonderful answer

Allie

[Guest guest]

Allie- I am so sorry! I think I am going to cry. The baskethold procedure is the last step of a process- it is not painful! In fact, some children tantrum so that they can get the sensory experience of the "hug" (baskethold). I am glad that things are going well now.

Re: Corporal punishment

ThanksI was just wondering because my son was placed in many holds at school(against my decisions) and he was injured in holds that I heard referredto as a baskethold. When I asked them what it was they told me I d idnthave to worry about it and refused to explain it to me. They said Iwouldnt understarnd?Needless to say we now homeschool after 2 years of illegal holds andincreasing aggreassion from my son. He now exhibits almost no aggressionwith consistent postive reinforcement and is still "traumatized" andwill melt down if you grab his arm.I am soo glad you are a big advocate of people learning the proper wayto do holds. I am sure there are times they are necessary. But he wasput in holds for up to 30 mins at a time because it just increased hisaggression. (because it increased his pain level) He came home withnumerous documented injuries but somewhow they got away with it.. Sorry didnt

mean to go off. Thank you so much for your wonderful answerAllie