What type of graphic organizer(s) might the student require in order to visually represent and organize the concepts, feelings, or behaviors that relate to this particular topic?
Does the student need a way to visually rank or organize the types of changes that are the most difficult, and the least difficult for him to tolerate? If you devise this type of ranking or sorting activity, be sure that the items included are presented in a concrete way (in clear written terms that include relevant examples; in picture form).
Below is one example of a scale that the student might use to arrange different kinds of changes – from ones that are okay, to ones that make the student feel very upset. Some students might need a “bank” of ideas – particular examples of changes that they can then organize within this scale. Work with the student to complete this organizer:
Perhaps it is appropriate to engage the student in an activity where he identifies the types of changes that are almost always unexpected (those beyond anyone’s control or foresight) versus those that might be made known ahead of time.
Some students might benefit from an activity where they identify appropriate responses to change, versus less appropriate responses to change (sorting response cards; organizing responses on a T chart, etc.). Be sure to pair these sorting activities with actual practice of the appropriate responses.
Some students might benefit from a reflection chart, which allows you and the student to evaluate the effectiveness of a particular coping strategy. This evaluation process is not appropriate for all students, and in most cases, there should not be a significant delay between the event and this evaluation process.
"Tolerating Changes - Graphic Organizer - Coping Strategies"
Is there a way to visually or thematically incorporate the student’s interests into this graphic organizer to increase motivation and engagement?
What additional visual clarity cues (e.g. icons, bolding, highlighting, color-coding) might you add to the graphic organizer to clarify concepts and to direct attention to key details?
In order to align this intervention topic area with the unique needs of the student, do you need to create a graphic organizer in the View2do program?