Behavior Strategies

Tip of the Day:

Giving a child choices that are appropriate for your desired outcome will 
leave him/her feeling empowered while accomplishing the task at hand.

         Strategies to help the student with attention problems.

     1. Establish eye contact before speaking. (Say their name and WAIT)
    
     2. Give simple and clear directions. (Don't clutter the conversation 
        with tons of details and examples)

     3. ALLOW at least 10 seconds for the child to Process your words before
        they begin to act.

     4. Give immediate feedback for how they followed your directions.

     5. Reinforce desired behaviors with positive feedback. 

     6. Avoid concentrating on the many negative behaviors.

     7. Try to CATCH them doing ANYTHING right!! There is no act too
        small!! (Your attention to these small things will encourage GROWTH 
        into larger positive accomplishments)