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Articles by Paul LeBuffe
Promoting student choice through SEL self-assessment
There is abundant literature on the many benefits of promoting student choice (for an accessible overview see, “The key to making improvements: as the students”).
How social and emotional competence leads to educational equity
Educational equity is achieved by equipping students with tools to overcome some of the pre-existing barriers that impede their ability to succeed in school and thrive. Although educational equity was a priority in many school districts prior to the events of the past year and a half, talks surrounding the initiative have amped up–of the 10 largest school districts in the United States, eight now identify equity as part of their mission statements or core values.
Building student resilience yields positive mental health behaviors
There is an oft-cited parable in children’s mental health about two individuals fishing on the banks of a river. In the midst of their outing, they notice a child in the middle of the river, struggling to stay afloat and in obvious danger. One of the anglers drops their fishing pole, swims out and brings the child to safety on the shore.
3 steps educators can take to build social and emotional competence this summer
Summer is here, and if you haven’t taken the opportunity yet, it’s time to relax. Teacher stress amidst the pandemic has understandably received a lot of attention, but even before COVID-19 turned our world, including our schools, upside down in an unprecedented way, 61 percent of teachers reported that work was “always” or “often” stressful, which is twice the rate of the general population and akin to the stress levels reported by doctors and lawyers (Greenberg, Brown, & Abenavoli, 2016).
How to Find Your Purpose as a Special-Needs Family
Parenting is a challenge under the best of circumstances. And if you’re raising an exceptional family—when your child has special needs, whether they be medical, cognitive, neurological, behavioral, sensory, or physical—the normal stress of parenting is compounded by an onslaught of additional stress, doubt, and questions. Can I learn enough about my child’s needs to support their development? How can I keep myself going while helping my child reach their potential?
How to Build a Resilient Family When Your Child Has Developmental Differences
All of us who are parents of children with special needs can recall the moment we first heard a professional confirm that there was something different about our child. As I (Paul LeBuffe) think back to that day more than 25 years ago, what is seared in my memory is not wanting to make eye contact with my wife for fear that I would break down and wondering if we would ever be a “normal,” happy family.
Tips to help kids develop grit for school
Everyday our children experience a roller coaster of emotions ranging from frustration and fear to excitement and happiness. Too often these emotions dramatically alter and control a child’s behavior. While our children face constant and growing social and academic pressures there is an opportunity to teach them a life-long skill: grit. Grit, or a student’s ability to persevere in the face of difficulty until goals are met, is a well-established concept in scientific research.
Help! My child really doesn’t want to go back to school
Today’s guest blogger is Paul A. LeBuffe, M.A., director of the Center for Resilient Children of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health. The start of school is fast approaching and while many children feel excitement about a new school year, some children approach this transition with apprehension and resistance. There can be any number of reasons for this, which can include routine disruption, academic anxiety, playground politics, new social settings, or bully-infested bus rides.
3 ways to promote healthy self-confidence for kids
Today’s guest blogger is Paul LeBuffe is the Director of the Devereux Center for Resilient Children in Villanova, Pa. Self-confidence is a significant factor for children in achieving success both in school and life. Fortunately, like other social and emotional skills, self-confidence can be taught.
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