Disruptions: Students may fall asleep in class, act out, put their head down and not participate, separate themselves from others, erratic attendance, hungry often while at school, lack of health issues met, hard contacting student's guardian, lack of participation at school events, inconsistent hygiene, wearing same clothes multiple days, dirty clothes, lack of school supplies or homework, reclusive behaviors or aggressive
Teacher Response: make students feel welcomed, have solid transitions, communicate changes to foster security, offer encouragement and understanding, allow personal possessions, give choices, give clipboard for a portable desk, avoid homework that requires TV or internet, give students positive outlets for frustrations
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