Processing & Communication
Takes forever to answer, misses directions, knows it but can't say it.
Clue → possible need → accommodation → what it looks like → what to say → what to track
Behavior clue #1
Long pause before any answer.
What this may be telling us
Processing time may be the need, not attention.
Recommended accommodation
Ten-second wait time before repeating or rephrasing.
Why this may help
Re-asking may restart the whole processing clock.
What this looks like at school
Adults count silently to ten before saying anything else.
What you can say
"Please consider a minimum 10-second wait time before repeating a question."
What to track
Correct answers when wait time is used vs. not.
Behavior clue #2
Does step one, then stops.
What this may be telling us
Multi-step directions may exceed capacity.
Recommended accommodation
One-step directions with a visual list.
Why this may help
Smaller chunks may raise follow-through.
What this looks like at school
Teacher gives step two only after step one starts.
What you can say
"I'd like directions delivered one step at a time."
What to track
Steps completed without re-prompting.
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