Cues and Promptsby Carmen Willings
teachingvisuallyimpaired.com Updated May 27, 2024 It is important to guide students with complex needs through activities and transitions. Using a combination of cues and prompts will help the student anticipate what is expected of them in different situations as they provide clear communication.
Different types of cues can be used:
Consistency is important when using cues to ensure that students understand and respond appropriately. Clear and consistent cues help students become more independent and confident in managing their time and tasks. However, it's essential to be flexible and open to adjusting cues if they're not effectively supporting the students. Adapting cues based on individual needs and feedback ensures their effectiveness in facilitating Prompts alert students to perform an action and are provided at various levels based on the student's needs. Encouraging full participation whenever possible and adjusting the level of prompting based on the student's abilities are essential principles in using prompts effectively. Use the lowest level of prompting required for the student to complete the task. Encourage full participation in the activity when possible or partial participation when full participation is not possible.
Tactile Strategies for Children Who Have Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities by Deborah Chen and June E. Downing p. 69-72. Hand Under Hand Support![]() If the student requires partial or full physical assistance, always provide hand-under-hand support rather than grabbing the student’s hand. When hand-over-hand is used, learning does not take place on the part of the student. Provide hand-under-hand to promote student learning. Active participation in activities is the way to cognitively engage the student which will result in skill development.
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