Strategies
Remember to Click Contact for Support
Environment
Your Environment Should Be Consistent
Inside the House: Find a Room that Best Allows for Safe Movement
Clear Floor Space (You may need to move some toys or items)
Open Space (You may need to move some furniture). The Living Room is typically the best space available.
Remove fragile items
Remove distractions (turn the t.v off, put unnecessary technology to the side, decrease noise, remove toys that are not needed to support learning).
Outside the House
It is suggested to start the Warm-up Song Inside the House, then move outside.
Options: Park, Back or Front Yard, School's Field, Tennis Court, Basketball Court.
For children that run from you, a tennis court offers boundaries (fence) that support your child's engagement.
Equipment
Objects in Your House (what it represents)
Rolled up Socks (Small Ball)
Toilet Paper Rolls or Paper Towel Rolls (Striking Implement)
Painter's Tape (Visual Markings)
Paper Plates (Visual Marking, Target, Frisbee)
Clothes or a Towel in a Tied Up Plastic Bag (Ball)
Stuff Toys (Ball)
Small Plastic Garbage Baskets (Target)
Balloon Ball
Avoid if Allergic to Latex
Sock Ball
Pool Noodle Racquet
Instructional Strategies
Develop a Routine
Same Location
Same Structure
Keep Each Activity 5 Minutes or Less
Directions
Clear, Short, Simple, and to the Point
Repeat Frequently
Use with demonstration
Demonstration
Show the whole skill, then part, and work back up to the whole skill
Use video modeling
Pair with verbal cues
Be Enthusiastic
Feedback
Praise Often
Praise the Small Successes
Motivate Your Child
Music
Videos
Toys/Objects
Family Members
Providing Assistance
Aim for Independence
Reflect on Level of Success and Provide Support When Necessary, Work to Fade the Support
Look At List on 'Providing Support' Page
Transitions
Prep Your Child for Change in Activity (Count Down from 10 and Prompt What Comes Next)
List of Accommodations
Positive Behavior Management
Positive Behavior Management Strategies
Increasing Desired Behaviors