Managing behavior is about predicting and preventing an unwanted behavior before it happens— not always possible but a more effective place to put our energy than always being reactive.
A. Weir (Lasser, 1999)

Teach good habits that are impulse-responsive through role play and practice. the critical thinking step and helps positive behavior become routine.

Provide Lessons in Cause-and-Effect (“If I do this, then this will happen.”)

Provide Close Supervision

• For safety
• For positive peer interaction
• To assist them in following the rules

Anticipate Problems

Avoid them on the playground

• Make certain the yard duty supervisor is aware of the student’s FASD needs
• Provide the student with something to do (a special game/activity/ball, etc.) or a buddy
• Create playground games which include anyone who wants to join in
• Explain FASD to classmates. Let them know how important it is to include FASD students even though the FASD student may get confused during a game or may not remember the rules.

Avoid them in the lunchroom

• Practice lunchroom behavior (where to sit, what to do when they are finished, etc.)
• Seat FASD student with a good role model

Avoid them walking in the hall

• Have student be the line leader, walking with a teacher
• Hold the student’s hand (if young)