North Hills School District

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Students with Intellectual Disability

Engage in frequent repetition of concepts. Explain concepts in different ways (i.e. visually and verbally, model)

Break large tasks into small steps - demonstrate/model the steps and have the child do the steps, one at a time

Spend this time practicing functional activities (i.e., feeding themselves, personal hygiene, helping to set the table, cleaning their room, etc.)

Visual Schedule/Checklist

First-Then Chart

Chunk tasks into 10-15 minutes of work at a time

Use a timer to show how much time the child has left to work. You can use your timer on your phone, a kitchen timer, etc.

Break up the child’s schedule with physical and sitting down activities

Break Card