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∗ time spending with a parent
∗ verbal praise/recognition
∗ food-relatedactivities(makingdeliciousfoodwithsomething) ∗ if possible, the desired things/toys
∗ privileges (activity manager, trip choice)
∗ stickers, signs on the table/board/refrigerator
18. SIGNAL “FINISHED”
It is important to signal to the
child that the activity or class has
ended. Once the exercise/task/
lesson is done, it is important for
the child to know where to put
things or to let him or her know
that the task/activity has been
done/completed (eg sticker, water
to drink, soothing activity for the
child, there should be a concrete
place to put the item or finished
task to let a person know it’s over.
This can be a tray or box to put the
items into. This provides a clear,
visual cue that an activity is done and can move on to something else. If there is not enough time to complete a task and it has to be finished later, consider having a special market box for it.). Visually show on a daily basis that the day is getting shorter, activities are getting done.
Being able to transition successfully is an important skill to have
MANUAL FOR TEACHERS, PARENTS AND OTHER SPECIALISTS TO PREVENT
AND COPE WITH CHILDREN’S CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR 17