- DrKondekar, www.autismdoctor.in
A. 5 Tips for Impulsivity Control
(Stopping sudden movements, blurting, jumping, leaving seat)
1. Teach “Stop–Look–Think” before every task.
2. Use visual stop signs or red cards on the table.
3. Give one instruction at a time, not multiple.
4. Use a timer to wait before responding.
5. Reward waiting, not just correct answers.
B. 10 Tips to Improve Inattention
(Improving looking, listening, processing, and staying on task)
6. Seat the child facing a plain wall, not distractions.
7. Keep only one toy or one book on the table.
8. Use short tasks of 5–10 minutes repeatedly.
9. Use visual schedules for what comes next.
10. Read aloud with slow, clear voice daily.
11. Use pointing and naming while the child looks.
12. Describe what the child is doing continuously.
13. Use pictures and storybooks more than questions.
14. Increase sitting time gradually, not suddenly.
15. Always finish a started task before changing activity.
C. 10 Tips to Reduce Hyperactivity
(Helping body and brain to slow down and stay still)
16. Give heavy work before sitting (pushing, pulling, carrying).
17. Use a fixed sitting place and same chair daily.
18. Use rhythmic slow speech while teaching.
19. Avoid fast music or loud TV during learning.
20. Use a timer to define start and end of sitting.
21. Provide short movement breaks between sittings.
22. Use floor sitting or cross-leg sitting for stability.
23. Keep hands busy with pencil, book or card.
24. Teach slow breathing before sitting tasks.
25. Praise stillness more than performance.
> Still body → better listening → better understanding → better learning
