Auditory processing is often considered a problem when students can’t follow a spoken lecture or when they tune out after the teacher starts with a lengthy explanation …
Leisure Break
Independent Down Time—Leisure Skill Development Students need things to do when they are done with an activity but the schedule is not ready to change. Many problems …
Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD)
The NVLD student is easily lost, looking confused, after just getting started on an assignment, because of their poor ability to mental map and maintain a view of the …
Attunement and Engagement
It is easy to become distracted or preoccupied while teaching or assisting in a therapeutic classroom. However, being present and aware, being attuned to the student …
Chronic Stress, Inflammation, and Mood Dysfunction
It is not well understood at this point but there is a relationship between pro-inflammatory cytokines (immune system response) and neurochemical activation (dopamine, …
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Positive Psychology and Student Learning Implications
People who experience anger, rage, high stress, and frustration also experience an increase in blood pressure, muscle tension respiration rate, the activation of the …
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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 we already know one …
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 away, then you may …
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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 the I Can Do It …
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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 their independent work …
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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 seat, to stop talking, …
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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 or they have a sense …