Tony is a grade 4 student. Tony loves technology, drawing and colouring, and building with lego. He is a smart and kind child who always brightens up the room with his personality and great ideas. He frequently gives compliments to his teachers and peers and is always willing to help anyone when it is needed. Tony also has a learning disorder and behavior issues. It is sometimes difficult for Tony to manage his emotions and can say things that may not be appropriate to the situation. This causes other children to target Tony and often times Tony is left feeling sad and left out. However, despite this Tony is always ready to participate in group activities. But there are times when Tony needs his space. There are times when Tony likes to share his ideas with the whole group and times when Tony chooses to keep all his work private. Tony’s parents are also separated. This also adds to Tony’s stress. Because of this, Tony often times can be disruptive and talk over top of other students. He also pushes his ideas onto other people in hopes that that is what everyone will do.
Tony really enjoys colouring to relieve his stress. He is also a fan of video games such as Fortnite. Tony also often plays educational games online. Tony can sometimes act out which causes the class to lose focus. Because of this there have been a couple times when Tony has been sent home from school based on his behavior. This also causes Tony to feel left out and sad. There are a few strategies with Tony that have worked to help him manage his behavior. First, asking Tony how his day was to see how is feeling that day makes him feel wanted and is a way for the teacher to know how he is feeling. When Tony is feeling upset or stressed, that is when more independent activities work for Tony such as colouring, building with blocks, or minimal partner work. When Tony is feeling happy and relaxed, he enjoys group work and sharing his ideas with others. Something that could benefit Tony is having a short one on one discussion about how his day is going and give him positive words. Also, role playing and having situations when other students are in charge and are choosing what happens may be beneficial for Tony to see other people’s ideas.
