Answer to Question 1
Teachers may need to break learning tasks down into smaller parts as follows:
Teaching should take place in small groups.
Teach one concept or skill at a time.
Provide and explicitly teach strategies or steps for learning.
Provide ample opportunity for practice.
Use prompts to encourage correct responding.
Provide brief periods of instruction for students with a limited attention span.
Encourage generalization by allowing students to practice life skills in the context in which they are actually used, such as going shopping, visiting a neighbor, or eating in a restaurant.
Focus instruction on appropriate life skills.
Involve parents to continue the learning process when the student is at home.
Answer to Question 2
Students might choose to describe the following:
Difficulties generalizing a skill.
Difficulties with memory.
Planning difficulties.
Organization difficulties.
Poor self-monitoring skills.
Lack of study skills awareness.
Attendance difficulties.
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