Re: restraint in public school

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I dont have an answer really for you but I think there has to be some way to get

a Special Needs childs attention. If they can restrain somehow then the kids

will not learn what is ok and not or learn period. I also think some kids are

endangering themselves and others and if they cant stop on command they need to

be stopped. I'd say that is the best way that you descibed to do that, without

using physical " restraints " ! My opinion only. Ann

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> Could someone please help me with the following definition of " restraint " .

Would this be considered restraint in the recently approved Georgia bill? Our

special education class with children on the autism spectrum and one downs

syndrome child allows the use of a " gorilla grip " by sitting the child down,

crossing their arms, and pressing their crosses hands down on their lap. This

action requires the teacher/para pro to remain in the child's " face " until the

child quiets down enough to tell them that their previous behavior was

unacceptable.

> Thanks so much for your help !

> Jeannie

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