Step 5 – List of Intervention and Supports – Tier 2

A young boy and his speech therapist share an experience story about a favorite activity.

Everyone who works with the student needs to be clear and consistent about what is needed to proactively support the student. Note what is expected of the adults working with the student to support positive behavioral outcomes. Be as specific as possible so there are fewer opportunities for triggering distress. For example, if the intervener is expected to observe the child’s movements, do they need to be collecting that information in some way? How close should the person be to the child; touching or within arms reach? What does following the child’s lead mean as it relates to this specific student? What is the greeting and parting rituals for this child?

Make sure to share this chart with all team members and others who interact with the student.

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Proactive strategies	What does the adult do?
Spend time with the child and observe their movements
Be in close proximity to the child
Follow the child’s lead
Mark your entries and exits from the child’s world with greetings and parting rituals
Acknowledge the child’s emotions and share yours with them
Establish turn taking routines
Proactive strategies	What does the adult do?
Design activities based on the child’s interest
Provide many opportunities for the child to explore and experiment with objects and materials
Utilize an appropriate calendar system that stays in a defined location
Provide only the support needed by the child so he/she learns to cope with successes and failures.
Respond to distress immediately by increasing support and redirecting.
Proactive strategies	What does the adult do?
As much as possible do “with not for” when engaging the child
Designate specific areas of the classroom to store belongings and for doing regular activities
Support the development of the child’s expressive forms of communication
As much as possible, allow the child to make choices about activities and the daily schedule.
Proactive strategies	What does the adult do?
Develop a communication system that allows for reciprocal communicative interaction
Acknowledge and record meaningful experiences in books or story boxes to share with others.
Build connections through membership in a community.