Learning Support Ideas Working Document
Need
Inattentiveness
Fidgeting/ movement
Angry outbursts
Anxiety
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Instruction reminders
Table timers
Visual markers in books for expected amount of work
Achievement charts
Task boards
Verbal reminders
Clear time/ achievement targets
Movement breaks
Physical resources
Shorter inputs/ activities
Fidget toy
Bluetac
Wobble cushion
Wobble chair
Movement breaks
Chair kick band
Weighted blanket
Doodle book
Time out card – Lanyard
Wellbeing room breaks
Time out time
Weighted blankets
Size of the problem (Catastrophe) scale
Discussion of possible outcomes
Breathing techniques
Prior warning of new routine
Learning Support Ideas Working Document
Sensory Seeking
Difficulty reading
Adversity/ difficulties with change
Avoidance of eye contact
Stimming/ flapping
Struggles self-regulating
Processing difficulties
Impulsivity
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Worry monster
Weighted blanket
Sensory fidgets
Fur/ texture under tables
Finger pointer
Window for covering text
Frequent reading
More choice on reading material
Visual timetable
Warning of any change
Clear and consistent rules and expectations
Weighted blanket
Fidget toys
Personal zones of reg
Sensory fidgets
Breathing techniques
Personal zones of reg
Times out cards
Regular check ins
Task board (Now, next)
Verbal repeated instructions
Scaffolded plans
Visual resources
Adult support
Cloud Recorder
Counting before reacting
Discussions on consequences of our actions
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Disorganisation
Difficulty spelling
Struggles with auditory memory
Struggles with visual working memory
Negative attitude/ self-belief
Difficulties with maths
Weak motor skills
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Personal zones of reg
Doodle book/ fidget toys
I need to say something card (to stop calling out)
Task boards
Tick list by locker
Song to recall what is needed
Verbal checklists before entering classroom
Repeated instructions
Practice with physical resources moving letters around
Out of class intervention (phonics booster, applying spelling to writing)
Extra time to edit work
CUPS editing
Physical resources
Task boards
Word banks
Note pad
Post-its
Games for memory (what is missing from the tray)
Daily happiness/ grateful book
Discussions on building positive pathways in our brains
Positive praise
Daily calculations on desk
Random maths questions from all teachers
Staggered input
Putty club (or play-doh)
Wall press ups
Writing on underside of table
Cutting along the lines (especially circles)
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Delayed/ incorrect language skills
Defiance
Difficulties with letter formation
Adversity to loud/ constant noises
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Scrunching and unscrunching a piece of paper in 1 hand
Pencil grip correctors
Consistent correction at home and school
Word mats of sounds
Phonics booster
Give two choices both with SAME outcome
Try and make it the child’s idea
Calm not reactive – don’t let situation escalate
Explain reasons why we are doing things
Ask them to empathise with your position
Keep high and consistent expectations
Correct formation on table infront
Daily tracing of letters (laminated mats)
Pencil grip
Build motor skills
Ear defenders
Loop background noise headphones