44. Managing Elopement in the Classroom

Listen to this podcast for everything you need to know about managing elopement in the classroom

In this episode of Autism Academy 360, host Lisa Hollady tackles a common challenge in special education classrooms: managing elopement behaviors. Lisa breaks down elopement as actions students might take to avoid tasks or instructions and highlights the value of collecting ABC (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) data to understand what drives these behaviors.

Lisa shares five practical strategies to reduce and manage elopement: teaching students to request breaks, using visual schedules, offering choices, preparing students for transitions with timers, and using differential reinforcement. Each strategy aims to support students in a positive, structured way, making the classroom a safe, productive space for everyone. Tune in to episode 44 and hear all about managing elopement in your classroom.

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