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Support Materials for Students with Special Education Needs
English K–6
Case Studies
Case study 5
Response to 1- and 2-step oral instructions record sheet – Johnny
(cont)
Type of Instruction Student
Evidence/comments
Response
2-step non-routine
instructions with
NA
referent present and
non-sequential actions
2-step non-routine
instructions with
NA
referent absent
requiring sequential
actions
2-step non-routine
instructions with
O
Johnny is unable to comprehend 2-step non-routine instructions when
he is unable to see the referent. He requires repetition before he will
referent absent and
attempt to follow the instruction. He tends to forget the second instruction
non-sequential actions
or completes a ‘hybrid’ step that involves a combination of the information
from both instructions.
The following supports assist Johnny to follow instructions
1. Established routines.
2. Giving instructions to other students while Johnny listens. This reduces Johnny’s
feeling of pressure. He feels comfortable showing other students what to do.
3. Breaking down the steps involved, adding gestures and rephrasing instructions to
contain key words only.
Priorities/goals
1. Following 1-step non-routine instructions.
