Impulse Support Accommodations List
Section 504 Accommodation Plan
Formal Support Documentation for Secondary Education
CONFIDENTIAL
Student Name
Grade Level
Middle School
Date of Implementation
Case Manager
Instructional & Lecture Time
Focus: Verbal blurting, impulsive interruptions, and wait-time management.
Non-Verbal Cues & Secret Signals
Establish a private signal (e.g., specific hand placement) to alert the student when impulsivity increases, facilitating self-correction without public intervention.
"Think Time" Response Protocol
Maintain a 5-10 second "wait time" for the whole class. Student should record their response on a sticky note before attempting to share verbally.
Strategic Seating & Proximity
Seat student in the "active instruction zone" to allow for subtle proximity control and frequent redirection through eye contact.
Pre-Correction & Priming
Provide a "pre-flight" reminder before lectures: "We are entering listening mode. Note any questions on your pad to share at the end."
Testing & Quiet Work
Focus: Work pace, direction adherence, and physical restlessness during focus tasks.
Alternate Testing Environment
Testing in a small group or separate room to reduce social performance pressure and distractions that trigger verbal outbursts.
Mandatory Mid-Point Check
Teacher must initial the assessment at a designated midpoint to verify the student is attending to directions and not rushing.
Chunking & Visual Milestones
Divide assignments into 15-minute segments. Success on a segment earns a brief "reset" (movement or water break).
Extended Time (1.5x)
Allow extra time to alleviate the "internal clock" pressure that often leads to impulsive, inaccurate task completion.
Implementation Strategies
- Prioritize positive reinforcement: High frequency of praise for "waiting and thinking."
- Avoid public confrontation: Use silent redirection to manage blurting without escalating behavior.
- Fidget support: Allow discreet sensory tools (e.g., putty, textured strip) to manage physical restlessness.
Teacher/Case Manager Signature
Date Signed
