1. Behavioral Arrangements
- clearly stated and limited number of rules
- increase opportunities for reinforcement of: correct responses; appropriate behavior (token economy); opportunities for choice making
- self-management (e.g., checklist of materials)
- teach study skills (e.g., organization strategies; time management skills; preview and review strategies; work checking strategies)
- clarification/discourse skills (e.g., clarification of assignment; clarificationof rules; making a request)
- self-advocacy training (e.g., requesting and explaining need for modifications and/or supports)
- use visual daily schedules
- use proximity seating
- use study carrels
2. Physical Arrangement
- proximity to teacher, peers, model, chalkboard and/or materials
- placement of materials (e.g., materials are within reach, materials are in a specific location in the room)
- room accessibility
- planned seating (e.g., bus, lunchroom, auditorium, classroom)
- adaptive equipment for positioning
- acoustic considerations (wall tiles, carpeting)
3. Sensory Arrangement
- noise
- environmental lighting (e.g., lamps vs. fluorescent lights, glare, lighting of instructor)
- distance to teacher or board
- reduce distractions
- contrast (foreground/background)
Adapted from the Georgia Systems Change Project (1997), Georgia State University.