Impulsive

The student may:

• Say rude, offensive, or insensitive comments

• Interrupt others

• Have trouble waiting turn and sharing

• Say first thing on their mind

• Raise hand before questions are finished

• Start working before told to or before directions are given

• Unable to control their immediate reactions or think before they act

• Often blurt out inappropriate or odd comments

• Show their emotions without restraint

• Act without considering the consequences

• Appear insensitive and oblivious to others feelings

• Find it hard to wait for things they want, or to take their turn in games

• Moves around a lot

• Fidgety

• Have trouble keeping hands to self

• Frequently hit, push, and make physical contact with others

• Frequently say mean things to others or swear

• Have trouble waiting in line and transitioning

• Have trouble waiting for explanations or corrections

• Frequently give wrong or short sighted answers

• Appear “squirrely”

Tier I Interventions

Before you start, a few important points:

• Try multiple interventions

• Try each intervention for a minimum of 4-weeks and over 1 intervention may be implemented at the same time.

• Further details on each intervention is linked here.

Interventions:

• • Alternative modes of completing assignments

  • Break down assignment

  • Break down directions

  • Daily planner

  • Have student repeat directions back

  • Headphones

  • Individual work space

  • More structured routine

  • Non verbal cues

  • Provide a container for the student’s belongings

  • Proximity to students

  • Redirection

  • Send student on errand

  • Stand while working

  • Stress ball or fidget

  • Take a break

  • Talk to parent

  • Teach conflict resolution skills

  • Teach coping skills

  • Teach relationship skills

  • Teach relaxation techniques

  • Teach social skills

  • Use seating disk

  • Use timer

  • VELCRO® brand hook and loop fastener on the desk

  • Visual schedule