Environmental Supports

Procedures: Positive Reinforcement system Visuals for task completion (ie. Coloring in train for completing task or activities) Model and practice Visuals to follow rules Pair auditory and visual models Songs for task completion or transitions Morning check-in procedures Use of cubbies to store personal materials Ducktails for hands behind backs and Marshmallows for quiet mouths during building transitions Monitoring: Rope for line: can count how many are out (data collection) Ask child to show routine (model) Times for on-task behavior Work products Use of task analysis to break down tasks and monitor completion of steps Physical Arrangements: Use of natural barriers Bins with pictures and names Curtains for shelves/areas to indicate when available/not available Bins with handles for kid friendly handling Use of rugs as natural dividers and/or space indicators Use of tape for space indicators Visual prompts and organizers Different types of seating Davis & Kelly, 2013 1

Color dots Wire clips for projects Position adults in room purposefully to monitor and support Teachers desk facing students and desk to scan/monitor rooms Furniture in pods/centers Identified student materials area Curtains over shelves Individual carpet squares Sticks in cans Incentives: Praise Specific feedback with use of praise and correction Physical touch for affirmation: pat on back Wristlet for kids can add links or marks when reinforced Ladder/Races Stop Light Stuffed animal on desk Caught being good Good Work wall Student of the week

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