perfectionism and - Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
perfectionism and - Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
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COLLABORATING WITH SCHOOLS<br />
Make sure teachers note student’s progress based on his/<br />
her own behavior <strong>and</strong> achievements, without comparisons<br />
to other classmates.<br />
If student engages in anxiety/compulsive behaviors in the<br />
classroom:<br />
Help him/her postpone behavior with distraction if<br />
possible.<br />
Remind student that his/her urge to engage in behavior<br />
is “OCD Monster” playing a trick on him/her <strong>and</strong> not<br />
necessarily an actual need.<br />
Encourage student to step outside or take break to think<br />
through situation & reframe as OCD Monster’s needs<br />
rather than student’s own needs.<br />
COLLABORATING WITH SCHOOLS<br />
If student is engaged in anxiety-types of behavior in the<br />
classroom <strong>and</strong> doesn’t respond to any methods, do not put<br />
pressure on him/her to stop.<br />
Students with anxiety seek reassurances to satisfy their<br />
need to know.<br />
Can indicate need for perfection or to get things “just<br />
right”.<br />
Learn to identify when student is asking for<br />
reassurances.<br />
Respond with ambivalent answers.<br />
POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS<br />
Students with severe test anxiety:<br />
Breaks during testing.<br />
Testing in nondistracting quiet location.<br />
Take tests orally.<br />
Extra time.<br />
Write directly into test booklets rather than transferring<br />
answers.<br />
Students with <strong>perfectionism</strong> or fears of getting things wrong:<br />
Having directions/instructions available on paper,<br />
whiteboard, or elsewhere lessens anxiety about getting<br />
information incorrectly due to distraction, misunderst<strong>and</strong>ing,<br />
or <strong>perfectionism</strong>.<br />
Ask direct questions rather than open-ended ones.<br />
Provide time estimates for each assignment, so student can<br />
attempt to stay within 10% of the estimated time.<br />
Allow perfectionistic students to make-up work they’ve<br />
missed following legitimate absences.<br />
POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS<br />
Students with reading compulsions or anxiety:<br />
Encourage student to read only once through.<br />
Break down reading assignments into shorter<br />
increments/sections.<br />
Reading material tape recorded, books on tape.<br />
Students with writing compulsions or anxiety:<br />
Tape record lessons.<br />
Photocopy teachers notes or notes from another student.<br />
Provide outline of lesson notes.<br />
Having someone else scribe while student dictates<br />
answers.<br />
Assignments <strong>and</strong> tests may be typed or submitted on<br />
tape.<br />
No deduction for sloppy h<strong>and</strong>-writing, misspelled words.<br />
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