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REDUCE DISTRACTIONS
Use study carrels
Check lighting and noise levels
Remove unnecessary materials from student desk
Position student out of classroom traffic flow
Have extra classroom supplies (pencils, pens, etc.) available for students
Seat student next to supportive peers and away from distractions
IMPROVE FOCUS
Ask the student occasionally what time it is or what subject s/he has next
Use a visual timer to help student anticipate time left to complete assignment
Stand by his/her desk as often as possible when talking to the class
Use fly swattter to focus on one word or phrase
Stay close to the student in large areas of confusing situations (e.g., fire drills, assemblies)
Set up a system of inconspicuous, prearranged signals to help the student
Teach student to self-evaluate targeted behavior using tally marks or checklists
Provide student with a written checklist of expectations—only essential concepts
Establish eye contact; touch shoulder, use name and proximity when giving instructions
Give one part of a sequence of tasks at a time
Use “hands-on” materials and manipulatives
Have the student retell instructions to ensure understanding
Underline key words and use colored paper for markers in reading
Teach self-talk skills, i.e., “I will try” and “I can walk down the hall quietly”
Teach students to visualize and describe appropriate behavior
Be animated, theatrical, and responsive
Intersperse low with high interest tasks
Use background music—it helps to block out other noise
Block or chunk assignments into time or productive segments—have child work in six 5-minute segments instead of one 30 minute segment
Alter assignments
PROVIDE POSITIVE MOVEMENT
Send student on an errand before s/he has reached frustration point
Allow student to work in various positions—standing, sitting, kneeling, etc.
Use alternative types of seating
Allow student to have an object to manipulate, i.e., stress ball
Provide movement between activities
Allow students to use exercise bands
Use in-class games and movement for review
Provide breaks and opportunities for controlled movement (e.g., sharpening pencils and running errands)
PROVIDE STRUCTURE
Encourage independence/self-management
Use rewards and contracts to teach and enforce on-task behavior
Frequently review posted class rules and routines
Prepare students for approaching transitions
Plan ahead—teacher organization and preparation facilitate student success
Keep directions simple and clear
Create a behavior management system
Use "help" paddles rather than calling out
Establish a routine
Give parents a set of books for home use
Use clear, simple language, and repeat instructions frequently
Be consistent with routine (structure) and consequences
Define expectations in advance
Offer limited choices of materials and/or activities
Allow cursive handwriting or printing
Extend time limits
Anticipate problems-be proactive
Set up a buddy system
Use small groups and cooperative learning
Use contracts
Provide the student with strategies for learning and organization
Encourage goal setting and mastering challenges (daily, monthly, etc.)
Teach students to “DeBug”
CULTIVATE A POSITIVE MINDSET
Empower students to use down time as needed
Seek student input to resolve problematic behaviors
Be aware of student allergies
Don’t punish by excluding student from preferred and/or movement activities
Communicate unconditional acceptance
Focus on student’s abilities rather than disabilities
Give genuine praise and emphasize the positive
Provide immediate and frequent feedback
Stay flexible
Ignore minor behaviors and attend to positive behaviors
Stay calm
Practice forgiveness
Have a back-up plan to relieve teacher stress

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Task Behavior is an employee’s response to a task-based environment in which this employee operates. The term describes how employees perform their tasks and whether the environment appears to be responsive to their task performance. Task behavior characterizes an employee’s ability to be oriented on task performance and to accomplish task-based work.

Workers who follow task behavior are able to reach desired performance levels that are defined by their employer (or manager). Those individuals regard their work as a series of sequenced and prioritized tasks. They are required to be well organized and self-sufficient in order to be able to perform work of any complexity. Task behavior requires good skills in planning and communication.

There are five useful principles for inculcating right task-based behavior in employees: