Solution: Use visual prompts or charts to define the issue clearly. Result: Students gain clarity and focus on solutions.
Behavioral Challenges
Difficulty Identifying Progress
Solution: Use behavior tracking sheets or apps to log incidents and improvements. Result: Provides clear data on patterns and progress.
Difficulty Initiating Conversations
Solution: Provide conversation starters and practice scripts. Result: Students feel more confident and initiate interactions positively.
Difficulty Learning Social Norms
Solution: Pair students with positive peer role models for group activities. Result: Students learn appropriate behaviors through observation.
Difficulty Maintaining Friendships
Solution: Teach social scripts and provide guided practice for starting conversations. Result: Students develop confidence in forming and maintaining friendships.
Difficulty Providing Timely Rewards
Solution: Use token economics or sticker charts for immediate reinforcement. Result: Students associate rewards directly with their actions.
Difficulty Sitting Still
Solution: Offer sensory seating options like wobble cushions or exercise balls. Result: Students stay engaged while meeting their sensory needs.
Difficulty Understanding Expectations
Solution: Use visual rules and behavior charts with simple illustrations. Result: Students understand expected behaviors clearly, reducing frustration.
Difficulty Understanding Social Norms
Solution: Provide visual social stories about appropriate behaviors in various scenarios. Result: Students learn how to behave appropriately in social situations.
Emotional Escalation after Sensory Triggers
Solution: Teach grounding techniques like naming objects in the room or holding a weighted blanket. Result: Students regain emotional control more quickly.
Emotional Overload from Unresolved Conflicts
Solution: Teach calming strategies like deep breathing or counting. Result: Students can de-escalate emotions before aggression occurs.
Escalating During Peer Disagreements
Solution: Teach active listening skills like repeating back what the other person said. Result: Reduces misunderstandings and promotes empathy.
