Trinity - Grade 11

Instructional Strategies

Give extra time to process information

Routine is followed and is given warning if routine is to be altered

Information visual and spoken

Frequent breaks

Manipulatives

Give her time with Gloria and then continue learning

Work is aligned with interests as much as possible

Areas of Need

Fine motor skills

Motivation

Completion of tasks she does not want to do

Modeling of appropriate behaviour

Transitioning on to bus at end of the day (resistant)

Challenges

If the activity or routine includes fine motor skills or motor planning (cutting, printing)

Transitions

Not getting what she wants (denial of preferred activity)

Generalized anxiety

Strengths

Good sense of humour

Likes routine and structure

Visual/Auditory Learner

Very observant

Dislikes

Being ignored

Issues with being told what to do (preferred activties)

Too much work involving fine motor skills

Writing

Transitioning

Being far away from school

Likes/Interests

Music

Her Doll Gloria

Dancing

Being read to

Princess stuff

Useful Tips

Lots of positive reinforcement

Trinity cannot have ANY junk food, fried food or anything that isn't in her lunch. She's on enzyme medication.

Vision and depth perception issues, be aware for activities that may cause anxiety

Explain expectations of the day so it's clear what will happen (visual schedule)

Movement breaks are helpful for refocusing and transitions to new activities

Use silliness when she's being non compliant