My kid won’t leave the center
(set a timer for them ,give them a choice of break or take activity with them)
My kid is throwing things/having meltdown
take to clear space away from others. If that child won’t move on their own, get inclusion) - NO teen should pick up or grab child
My kid runs
get word to inclusion specialist through any means, DO NOT lose sight of the kid: Yell for nearest adult / call inclusion
My kid gets sick
get nearest adult
My kid pulls their pants down
try to distract or block and give privacy if able, try to walk student to the bathroom - Get an adult
Garden door closes
get the walkie
My kid grabbed the walkie/supplies/etc
if they go in cabinets or grab a walkie be stern and say no; remove the object and redirect them to do something else
What if a child only wants to talk to you and not participate with anyone else?
Model play, connect with other teen mentor , encourage simple interactions respect their boundary
What if a child communicates in a way you don’t understand (e.g., limited speech, gestures, AAC device)?
Ask Inclusion/ Teachers/ directors/ or teens how to best support
What if you feel overwhelmed and don’t know how to help in the moment?
Ask an adult be honest share your feelings we are here to help
What if a child gets very upset when it’s time to go home?
give them warnings of when the day is over through out the day set timers / collaborate with inclusion
