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Beat the Clock

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You have the visuals in place.  Your child is able to perform a certain task such as getting ready for school.  But it seems to take forever to get the task completed.  This idea can help motivate your child to be faster and get the task done.

Instructions:

  1. Get a timer and tell your child that you are going to play a game called "Beat the clock."
  2. Set the timer for a certain amount of time and tell your child that you are going to see if he can complete the task (such as getting ready for school) before the time runs out.
  3. Do this consistently over a few weeks to help your child learn how to do the routine quickly.
  4. You can time how fast your child can do the task and write it down each day.  He or she can then compete against himself or herself to get a better time each day.
  5. For some children they might need an extra motivator to keep trying to beat the clock.  Select a favorite toy, fidget, treat or story that the child can earn each time they beat the clock. 

Motivator Ideas:

  1. Getting ready for school.  Choice of fidget or toy to use on the bus.  Beat for a week and get to choose where the family eats out.
  2. Getting ready for bed.  Choose the story to be read or stay up for 5 extra minutes.
  3. Completing chores.  Treat or sensory activity after work is done, or play outside on bike or scooter.
  4. Completing homework.  Extra video game time.



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