58. What makes a good IPP for anxiety?

Today I continue the discussion on supporting anxious student success in school. One thing that I see impairing anxious students that happens far too often are accommodations for anxiety in the classroom. 

The strategies for anxiety in students' Individualized Program Plans (IPPs), though well-intentioned, actually make the student's anxiety worse and lead to worse outcomes over time. This is because they are not strategies at all – they usually allow kids to escape anxiety. 

One small accommodation to allow kids to sit out of class presentations can snowball into complete school refusal. It’s a very slippery slope.

Tune in to ensure you are not making these mistakes and what needs to happen to actually support anxious students.

*IMPORTANT!

Remember: our responses are ALWAYS supportive and empathetic. The strategies I discuss are designed to strengthen a child's emotional resilience within the context of a secure and supportive relationship. The goal is to avoid reinforcing anxiety through accommodation while still providing the necessary connection children need to thrive.

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