Procedure:
Instructional
- Chunk work into parts.
- Frequently check with the student to get him/her started.
- Use a key word and visual signal to indicate that work is to be started.
- Provide oral and visual instructions and examples.
- Use graphic organizers to outline the steps for work completion and timelines.
- Use a visual timer and/or stop watch for the student.
- Have the student use an agenda to plot out work.
- Set an attainable goal related to task initiation with the student, and measure successes.
- Reinforce improvements and efforts.
- Develop an organizational system for the student to easily restart work at another time.
- Check for homework completion daily.
- Use another work space to signal independent work, versus whole class lessons.
- Use checklists.
- Use preferential seating to avoid distractions.
- Use a visual timer.
- Provide an alternative work space.
- Use oral and visual prompts to begin tests.
- Use a visual timer.
- Provide an alternate location for tests to avoid distractions.
- Provide organizers for assignments.
- Chunk assignments with timelines, and give feedback frequently.