Change the Environment

Changing the environment in which your child lives and learns is another way to help them experience success.

Consider all aspects of the environment that could impact the child’s success and failure and reduce those environmental factors that make performance difficult. Environmental factors to consider include:

• Noise
• Light
• Visual distractions
• Number of people in the room
• Furniture
• Tools and equipment

Examples of Changing the Environment

• Provide desks and chairs that are of the appropriate height
• Put a piece of drawer liner on the chair to increase stability
• Photocopy worksheets to reduce the amount of writing
• Give children the end shelf or locker so they have enough space to dress
• Provide lunch containers that are easy to open
• Use checklists and posters as organizational reminders