Tips for Following Instructions
When giving instruction explain simply and clearly what another person will be asked to do. Give only three verbal
instructions at a time. When thee are finished, three more can be given.
Use more than one mode when giving instructions. List the steps and place picture cues next to them.
ASK: Do you know WHAT TO DO?
ASK: Do you know HOW TO PLAN IT?
What is your PLAN?
Can you list the STEPS you will take?
TIME: SET A GOAL. Teach that much can be accomplished in a short period of time if goals are set. Tell
students how long they will have to work on tasks.
*Negotiate with older students. Ask, "Do you want 15 or 20 minutes of quiet work time; group
work, etc."
* Discuss what will be done if people finish early; don't get finished, etc.
Tips for Completing a Task
To delegate means to empower another to act on our behalf. Before delegating a task, ask...
1.) Will you do this job as well as I can or better?
2.) What is your plan for completing this job?
3.) Would you like the entire job or only a portion of it?
When giving instruction explain simply and clearly what another person will be asked to do. Give only three verbal
instructions at a time. When thee are finished, three more can be given.
Use more than one mode when giving instructions. List the steps and place picture cues next to them.
ASK: Do you know WHAT TO DO?
ASK: Do you know HOW TO PLAN IT?
What is your PLAN?
Can you list the STEPS you will take?
TIME: SET A GOAL. Teach that much can be accomplished in a short period of time if goals are set. Tell
students how long they will have to work on tasks.
*Negotiate with older students. Ask, "Do you want 15 or 20 minutes of quiet work time; group
work, etc."
* Discuss what will be done if people finish early; don't get finished, etc.
Tips for Completing a Task
To delegate means to empower another to act on our behalf. Before delegating a task, ask...
1.) Will you do this job as well as I can or better?
2.) What is your plan for completing this job?
3.) Would you like the entire job or only a portion of it?