Name an example of a sensory activity that an adult might do to get ready for work in the morning?
Have a coffee, walk to work, have a warm shower, etc.
For work tasks do we: A: Start with a set amount of work tasks or complexity OR
B: Build the amount of tasks or complexity as a student builds stamina
B: Build the amount of tasks or complexity as a student builds stamina
On "Get Ready, Do, Done", which step do you start at ?
Done
Who is sensory-work-choice good for?
Everyone!
Who's choice is the activity?
Sensory support can't be anything random. It has to ______ _______ _______ of the student.
Meet the needs
A reinforcer
When you are showing an example of "done" in Get ready, Do, Done, should you show the answers?
No !
Which part of the cycle did we mention can't be earned or taken away?
Choice
What is something we never put on a student during choice?
Demands
Give an example of vestibular input
Swinging or spinning
For a slightly adapted version of work, where the student is doing classwork, name a support that could be implemented.
checklist, graphic organizer, vocabulary list
What can we use to show a student how many tasks or steps are left in an activity?
Visuals, visual timers, countdown strips
What should our goal be for our student (Eventually) ?
Independence
Why don't we put demands on a student during choice?
To give their brain a chance to shut off and relax
Give an example of a highly adapted sensory activity.
Wall push ups/sit ups, spinning, eating crunchy snacks
The beginning
Give an example of gamifying an assignment?
Breaking the page into levels
Who is responsible for incorporating joy and energy into an activity?
What is one issue where you might have to place a demand on a student during choice?
If it's a safety issue
Give an example of both a slightly adapted sensory activity
A drink of water, walk to the bathroom, fidget tool, standing at a table, weighted lap pad, elastic band around chair
If we are teaching a new skill, at first it needs to be ______ learning.
Errorless
Name one way to help a student get started on a task?
2. Reduce visual clutter
3. Colour code information
What kind of language can the EA be using during sensory support?
Reflective, observant, modelling
What is the purpose of choice?
To get the student ready to start the cycle of regulating and working again