PTC2018

Learning From Brain Science. Sometimes, kids brains can't cope with the pressures of stress. The brain activity moves from the frontal lobe to the 'limbic system' Thus producing tantrums etc. Emotions run wide they lose the ability to make good choices, they need to be calmed first. The consequences can come later (when the brain has calmed down and the blood is back in the cortex, frontal lobe). You can touch kids and move them around, if there is imminent danger. (From the act) Support for schools to minimise physical-restraint. It's all about relationship s (The Human Treasure Hunt is a good starter). Trauma can have an incredible effect on kids, especially the emotional aspect. The WHY: environment, home history, physiological, psychological. You need to get to know the kids. You need to ‘tease out’ the possible WHY. Find the behaviour is causing the problems, then teach a replacement behaviour. Things that push my buttons: Arrogan...