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Provide preferential seating (e.g.,
closer to teacher, near positive role model(s).
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Stand near student when giving
directions or presenting lessons.
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Reduce/minimize distractions (visual,
auditory, spatial, movement).
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Provide study carrel/office area for
seat work.
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Provide privacy boards/other
partitions for seat work/test-taking.
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Use visual/graphic depictions of
routines, procedures, steps.
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Reduce auditory distractions through
use of tools (i.e., earphones).
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Reduce noise level in room.
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Reduce clutter in environment -
especially in direct visual field.
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Seat away from high traffic areas,
windows and doors.
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Add color to increase focus on work
(e.g., colored poster board under student’s work on desk, highlighting
key words).
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Use eye contact and voice modulation
to maintain attention.
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Avoid interruptions in classroom
routine.
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Establish a calm, predictable
environment.
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Increase use of signals to increase
attention to and alert students of approaching transitions, changes of
routine, etc.
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Vary the method of lesson
presentation.
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Increase use of partner/buddy
throughout the day to help focus attention to task, check
understanding of directions, assist with recording of assignments on
assignment calendar, practice/review spelling words, times tables,
etc.
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Provide tasks/tests in segments so
student turns in one segment before receiving the next part.
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Label, highlight, underline, and add
color to important parts of tasks.
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Provide memory aids such as number
lines, pictures, tables/charts, formulas.
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Have student repeat directions,
restate in his/her own words.
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Give both oral and visual instructions
for assignments.
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Increase incentive (e.g., earn
points/rewards) for on-task behavior.
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Require student to record assignments
and monitor on daily basis.
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Use mnemonics and association
strategies to aid with memory.
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Use melody and rhythm to help with
memory of information.
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Significantly increase opportunities
for review and practice.