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