My Top 5 Favorite Behavioral Strategies
First/then
Setting a timer (for work time)
Creating a consistent routine, with a Visual Schedule
Controlled Choices
Positive Reinforcement
This is a visual strategy used to help children with language and/or behavior needs complete specific tasks. This strategy displays two pictures. The "first" is usually a picture of a non-preferred activity and the "then" is a picture of a preferred activity.
You can use a time in a variety of ways to support positive behavior. This website gives a brief description of 3 ways to use a timer.