Stop the Running - Research article

[FSFRebecca]

I came across this article on Twitter - I am glad I did as I learnt so much in the 1/2 hour it took me to read it properly.

I am not a SEND specialist but in my career I have worked with children with wide-ranging needs. This research article showed me that sometimes my responses to children 'making a run for it' have not been helpful. I am sure that there are lots of effective strategies for managing this behaviour, but this one made sense to me and was extremely well explained and exemplified. I am going to share this article with colleagues at nursery and see if we can discuss and understand the behaviour management theories shared. It will give us a head start if we need to support a child and their family with a similar issue in the future.

 

Stop the Running - Research article (links via Twitter)

 

Stop the Running article.pdf

 

Have any FSF members had any experience of this?

[Rea]

We've got a runner or two...I can't open it unfortunately

[Fredbear]

Unfortunately I am unable to open it either.

[lsp]

Do we need a twitter account in order to access?

[FSFRebecca]

Stop the Running article.pdf

 

 

Does that work for you?

 

Maybe the link in the first one only works if you have Twitter enabled on your computer.

Edited July 18, 2016 by Rebecca
PDF attachment added

[louby loo]

I shall put this on my list to read - had a quick flick and it looks interesting.

 

Thank-you for adding.

 

I opened the first link on my ancient laptop that hasn't a clue (like me) as to what 'twitter' actually is :lol:

[FSFRebecca]

Jolly relieved it worked that time!

[Panders]

Thanks Rebecca, I didn't have a problem opening it. Not exactly "new" information but well explained as to what happens, and how , why and how to assess and apply interventions, loved the term "eloper"

[Rea]

Thank you Rebecca, I've got it now ☺

[Cait]

Thanks Rebecca, I didn't have a problem opening it. Not exactly "new" information but well explained as to what happens, and how , why and how to assess and apply interventions, loved the term "eloper"

 

Interesting,t, I didn't like the term at all, and it made a barrier to me reading the article fully

[Panders]

Yes understand why Cait. it is a rather unusual word for the action.

[finleysmaid]

I know lots of people who run away from their problems but most don't have any se needs!

I need to read the article in full to give a sensible answer but running (yes i.m not sure about elopement either.)

[FSFRebecca]

Maybe the word 'elopement' and 'elope' are translations from Spanish as the research base is in Florida and the child's name (which I assume is an alias) sounds Spanish. Perhaps there isn't an easy translation?

[Cait]

abscond might be better! or in Cumbrian parlance 'tek off'

[FSFRebecca]

Putting the choice of word 'elopement' aside - how have other members managed children who have a tendency to 'make a run for it?' My only experience wasn't with an SEN child but with a child who like to create drama around them and so would often 'bolt' out of the nursery into our large (secure garden) and then hide. It was a very stressful period for staff as they were constantly on edge.

[sunnyday]

Thanks for sharing Rebecca - have only experienced this once - we just had to be extremely vigilant - I do remember it being really 'wearing' but perhaps easier for us as we are a small group.......

[finleysmaid]

not surprisingly (!) I have experienced this several times. If the area is secure then often it's a case of not paying any attention...even getting everyone to walk away!! but every case is different and this article is referring to needing to get away from a challenging situation (from my quick read through). ABC charts may be helpful to sort out the why? then staff can sort out a plan. Often I find that in the most challenging situations ...like forest school my bolters are the ones that stick to my legs!. My daughter looked after a chap who used to bolt on to the roof to get away!