focus Archives - Kevin Plummer, PhD https://kevinplummerphd.com/tag/focus/ School Clinical & Consulting Services Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:28:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://kevinplummerphd.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-KP-SCCS-900-1-75x75.png focus Archives - Kevin Plummer, PhD https://kevinplummerphd.com/tag/focus/ 32 32 Restorative Breaks https://kevinplummerphd.com/restorative-breaks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=restorative-breaks Wed, 15 Jul 2020 07:01:24 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=258 A restorative break can be used to help children who are perseverating on or “stuck” on a particular problem and it can be used to cope with a generalized rising stress level. ASD, ADHD, and mood dysregulated children, for example, often find their tolerance for schoolwork diminishing more rapidly than it does for the typical student.

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]]> A restorative break can be used to help children who are perseverating on or “stuck” on a particular problem and it can be used to cope with a generalized rising stress level. ASD, ADHD, and mood dysregulated children, for example, often find their tolerance for schoolwork diminishing more rapidly than it does for the typical student…

Related Articles:  Reset Break  Settling Routine  Leisure Break  Settled Scales  Stress Feedback
Please also see:  Taking a Break Comprehension Guide (2019)

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]]> Staying Focused Program – Visual Feedback System https://kevinplummerphd.com/staying-focused-program-visual-feedback-system/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=staying-focused-program-visual-feedback-system Mon, 05 Aug 2019 18:28:04 +0000 https://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=2153 Please also see: Visual Feedback System Program Guidelines direct pdf download Read more about Visual Feedback Systems: Visual Feedback System – Program Guidelines (for Comprehension Guides and Other Visual Feedback Programs) Flexible Routines (Fundations) On Track Program Socializing Instead of Working – Visual Feedback Staying Focused – Visual Feedback Try Hard – Visual Feedback Working […]

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]]> Rating of Attention, Focus and Productivity https://kevinplummerphd.com/rating-of-attention-focus-and-productivity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rating-of-attention-focus-and-productivity Wed, 01 Aug 2018 14:06:37 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=1614 The post Rating of Attention, Focus and Productivity appeared first on Kevin Plummer, PhD.

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Rubric Scale

This is the rubric description to go with the Attention, Focus and Productivity Rating Scale (also embedded here). This rubric can be used to explain the rating scale scores to parents and service providers and it can be used to write goals and objectives for IEPs. The rating scale itself is used to measure progress and performance.


Rating Scale Form

This is the rating scale form & description to go with the Attention, Focus and Productivity Rubric Scale (also embedded here)

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]]> Understanding Stress: The Relationship Between Mind, Body, and Behavior https://kevinplummerphd.com/understanding-stress-the-relationship-between-mind-body-and-behavior/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-stress-the-relationship-between-mind-body-and-behavior Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:10:53 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=271 Stress is not always a bad thing (though most of this article will be devoted to the adverse effects of stress). We cannot learn something new without experiencing stress. Stress directs our attention and prepares us to manage the problems of the day.

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