Oppositional Defiant Disorders: Crisis Report

Mental Health Module #1

I have never heard of Oppositional Defiant Disorder prior to this module. It sure sounds intimidating and scary just reading the characteristics. I feel as though more awareness should be done, because it is not beneficial for these students to be ostracized if they are diagnosed with this. I liked how the students created a skit showing what it is like to have a student with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). It was eye opening to see what this looks like and how disruptive the behaviors can be. I felt sorry for the actual student with ODD as well as the other students in the classroom. The teacher clearly did not have control of the classroom at all. During the second video, the teacher engaged the students

It seems as though she is suffering from hallucinations when she is pleading with people who are not there to not take her or she puts her hands up to stop people from getting near her, when no one is there. She also seems to display symptoms of psychosis because of her erratic behavior and sudden change of breathing. I would first get Gabby to a safe place and the district appointed safe person that has been assigned to her so she and the other students are safe because that is my number one priority. Next I would document the occurrence on the Crisis Report as soon as I possibly could. Lastly, I would fill out the Student Release for Mental Health Evaluation if/when the parents left. I think the parents/care giver, principal, assistant principal, counselor, and any other teachers that Gabby is a student of should all know about the situation. It is important that a team is formed so everyone who is involved with Gabby is on the same page with the same goal in

May always seem to do things perfectly (diet, exercise, external beauty, grades, Extra-curricular activities, etc.) An educator should encourage progress not perfection.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Characterized by repetitive behaviors. Can easily lead to distraction from and failure to complete a task. May be noticeably anxious about the behaviors. Some classroom interventions are redirecting a student’s repetitive behavior can be helpful. IF it does not cause more anxiety. If behavior is out of control, then accommodations can be made as suggested in the slide. Medication can be an important component in OCD treatment and should be determined by a physician.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD) - A student with FASD may take things off of other’s desks and have no respect for privacy and personal space. Some students will fall into the wrong crowd as a result of being a good follower. A student’s diagnosis of FASD may not seem to learn from his mistakes. FASD classroom interventions modelling appropriate behaviors and immediate consequences for actions is an effective technique for students with FASD. Adult role models can make a positive difference in all students in their sphere of influence, especially students with FASD