At the early stages of a mood regulation problem we want to employ preventive strategies such as schedule adjustments, work arrangements, … [Read more...] about De-Escalation Guidelines
Community Building and Recognition-Based Classroom Management
Most people in education have long known that student academic competence requires more than academic skill proficiency. To benefit fully from the … [Read more...] about Community Building and Recognition-Based Classroom Management
Two Self-Control Programs
Some students are told several times throughout a class period to pay attention, to stay in their seat, to stop talking, etc. With these students … [Read more...] about Two Self-Control Programs
Tolerance Extending Contingency Programs
A “First/Then” card is used to show students what they need to do first, before they may engage in the activity they prefer (“first put the puzzles … [Read more...] about Tolerance Extending Contingency Programs
Race To The Finish Independence And Work Habits Program
Race To The Finish is an independence program used for younger students (grades K –3) or less capable (e.g., IQ approx. < 80) older students (see t … [Read more...] about Race To The Finish Independence And Work Habits Program
Match the Pace Independence Program
Match The Pace is a visually supported independence program used for students in grades K –8. There are many students who have trouble finishing t … [Read more...] about Match the Pace Independence Program
Introduction to Visual Self-Management Programs to Increase Independence
Some students are told several times throughout a class period to complete their work, to follow directions, to pay attention, to stay in their … [Read more...] about Introduction to Visual Self-Management Programs to Increase Independence
I Can Do It – Independence Program
Some children don’t want to do anything on their own and they wait for the teacher to walk them through all their work. Maybe they lack confidence o … [Read more...] about I Can Do It – Independence Program
ADHD Message Board Program
The Message Board Program provides visual feedback, adjusted to reflect current performance matched with current requirements. It enables students … [Read more...] about ADHD Message Board Program
Student Developed ADHD Strategies
The following set of strategies was developed by a group of ADHD students in grades four through six. The students developed strategies while … [Read more...] about Student Developed ADHD Strategies
ADHD Problem List: Setting Program Intervention Priorities
A list of common home and school-related problems of children with attention disorders. Plenty of examples given. Use this form to evaluate … [Read more...] about ADHD Problem List: Setting Program Intervention Priorities
ADHD Program Recommendations – General Guidelines
The ADHD child’s tolerance for school work diminishes quickly on some days. They get tired, frustrated, and overwhelmed by how much they have to d … [Read more...] about ADHD Program Recommendations – General Guidelines