Introduce the session, state objectives, and capture educators' attention with the session goal of reinforcing non-verbal students and addressing negative behaviors including attention-seeking actions like throwing items.

Discuss the importance of positive reinforcement and tailored strategies for non-verbal students. Emphasize the need for a varied approach to support academic and social development.

Outline key strategies using non-verbal cues like smiles, nods, and gentle gestures to reinforce positive behavior in a classroom setting.

Add strategies to address attention-seeking behaviors like throwing items using non-verbal redirection. Focus on maintaining a calm and safe classroom environment.

Discuss peer support strategies that can complement the approaches to both reinforcing positive behavior and addressing challenging behavior, fostering a supportive classroom culture.

Discuss common challenges educators might face when implementing these strategies, and offer practical solutions to overcome issues.

Summarize key strategies and steps discussed. Encourage questions and invite final sources of insights from participants.