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Kathy Oehler, MS, CCC-SLP, offers strategies to help the reluctant writer

Low Cost / No Cost Sensory Strategies for the Classroom

Cheryl Boucher,MS,OTR & Kathy Oehler, MS, CCC-SLP, offer sensory strategies for the classroom. Autism Aspergers Digest.

Here’s a visual support for kids who have trouble Getting Started on writing assignments:

Your student will have an easier time Getting Started if he can see:

…..exactly what he needs to do
…..exactly how much he needs to do
…..exactly what he can do when he is finished

Here’s an example: (Parent fills out this part)

WHAT DO I DO?	*Write a paragraph about littering.*
HOW MUCH DO I HAVE TO DO?	*Write 6 sentences.* *Use capitals and punctuation.* *Each sentence must have at least one adjective.*
WHAT DO I DO WHEN I AM FINISHED?	*Put the finished assignment in your folder.* *Then you can read a pleasure book.*

USE THIS AT HOME: Print several copies of this blank “What Do I Do” chart. When it’s time to write, fill out one of the charts and tape it to the student’s desktop. Be concrete, and don’t write lots of words – just the essentials! Use a fresh chart for each writing assignment.

(Parent fills out this part)

WHAT DO I DO?

HOW MUCH DO I HAVE TO DO?

WHAT DO I DO WHEN I AM FINISHED?

Kathy Oehler, MS, CCC-SLP, offers strategies to help the reluctant writer in “Please Don’t Make Me Write!”

Please Don’t Make Me Write