π οΈ Strategy: Heavy Work & Proprioceptive Movement Pauses
π οΈ Strategy: Heavy Work & Proprioceptive Movement Pauses
Quick Summary & Support Profile
- Target Goal: Providing deep pressure proprioceptive input to ground body awareness and regulate physical restlessness.
- Category: Sensory / Auditory / Movement
- Target Attributes: Proprioceptive & Heavy-Work Seeking β’ Behavioral Safety & De-escalation
π EA Field Guide (How to Implement)
π Materials & Tools Required
- Weighted library bin, heavy door stop, wall push-up target markers, desk resistance band.
πΆββοΈ Step-by-Step Routine
- Scheduled Break: Every 30-45 minutes (or at early signs of motor restlessness), initiate a 2-minute heavy work job.
- Job Execution: Assign a functional errand (e.g., 'Help deliver this weighted book bin to the library' or 'Do 10 wall push-ups').
- Return & Grounding: Guide student back to seat, providing immediate positive reinforcement for task assistance.
π¨ Troubleshooting & De-escalation (When things go wrong)
- If the student treats heavy work as play: Frame the task clearly as a helpful classroom job with a clear beginning and end.
- What NEVER to do: Never withhold movement breaks as a disciplinary measure for restlessness.
- Signs of frustration: Crashing into furniture, heavy stomping. Increase proprioceptive input frequency.
π Live Classroom Performance Across Vault
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