Transition Programming The school day is full of interruption, change and transition for students. Students frequently shift from listening to … [Read more...] about Supporting Students Through Transitions in the School Day
Good Fit Program
In all cases of the good fit program, you are using the student's motivation to work harder to make things a good fit, and to accept responsibility … [Read more...] about Good Fit Program
Stages Of Friendship And Play
STAGES OF SOCIAL/PLAY DEVELOPMENT and STAGES OF FRIENDSHIP DEVELOPMENT Description and guidelines to understanding the stages of social … [Read more...] about Stages Of Friendship And Play
Friendship Activity
Friendship Discussion Ask the class “what is the most important thing about friendship?”, “why is it important to have good friends?”. … [Read more...] about Friendship Activity
Promoting Emotional Development And Helping ASD Children Cope With Stress And Frustration
When More Support Is Not Better Support At some point we need to find a way to provide the ASD child with the opportunities to develop that are … [Read more...] about Promoting Emotional Development And Helping ASD Children Cope With Stress And Frustration
Settling Routines
Settling breaks are used when children need to regroup after becoming more highly agitated, or in reaction to the student’s inability to restore … [Read more...] about Settling Routines
Reset Break
Students with ADHD, ASD, PTSD, Anxiety, mood disorder and other conditions often find their tolerance for school work diminishing more rapidly than … [Read more...] about Reset Break
Staying Neutral – A Warm-Up Routine
Many emotionally reactive students shut down or protest activities that they think will be too challenging. Extremely anxious students may run out … [Read more...] about Staying Neutral – A Warm-Up Routine
Visual Systems to Increase Motivation and Support Better Decision Making
Many children, especially emotionally troubled children (e.g., anxiety, depression, chronic stress, anger management), children with autism … [Read more...] about Visual Systems to Increase Motivation and Support Better Decision Making
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
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 … [Read more...] about ADHD Program Recommendations – General Guidelines