FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS

IN THIS SKILLS LADDER:

The reader must be trained to follow
instructions to the letter
This may also include the proper giving
of directions not susceptible to double
interpretations

DIRECTION :
a course along which someone or
something moves
she set off in the opposite direction
the course that must be taken in order to
reach a destination
a northerly direction
a point to or from which a person or thing
moves or faces
a house with views in all directions

 a general way in which someone or

something is developing

new
directions
in
painting
and
architecture
or directions in baking a
cake
the management or guidance of someone
or something
Under his direction, the college has
developed an international reputation.

KINDS OF DIRECTIONS
1. Verbal (spoken) directions - are a part
of everyday life for adults and children alike
*Following this direction requires strong
knowledge of basic concepts
Basic concepts- words that individuals
need to comprehend to perform everyday
tasks
such
as
following
directions,
participating in classroom routines, and
engaging in conversation. This may include
but are not limited to:

Basic colors - red, blue, green, etc.

Directions - through, around, etc.
Quantities - few, many, etc.
Sequences - fi rst, next, last, etc.
Shapes - round, square, etc.
Size - big, little, etc.
Social/emotional states - happy, sad, etc.
Characteristics - old, new, etc.
Textures - rough, smooth, etc.
Time - late, early, etc.
Spatial relationships and positions - front,
behind, top, bottom, etc.

2. Basic Directions - this starts with a

simple,
one-step
direction
using
one
element. The diffi culty increases as more
elements are added to the verbal directions.
color- Point to the red ball.
size- Point the small red ball.
action- Point to the small red ball that is
spinning.
location- Point to the small red ball that is
spinning under the car.

3. Sequential Directions- This skill targets

the childs ability to follow multi-step and
sequential directions.
Multi-step directions- require following two
or more directions at a time
(Put the red block in the basket and close the door.)

Sequential
directionfollowing
directions in a specifi c order

tasks

involve

(Put the glue in the box, push your chair under

the table, and get in line.)

4. Quantitative and Spatial Directions - Some

verbal directions involve the use of quantitative
concepts and spatial relations
Terms to denote quantity- one, two, all, both,
either, or,
and, not, except, and dont
Terms indicating spatial location - fi rst, second,
third,
last, and between
5. Temporal Directions - target a students ability to
follow directions containing the words before or
after in a variety of positions within the utterance
before located in the middle:

before located at the beginning :

Before you put the doll in the box, put the
rocket in the box.
*Higher levels of this activity increase
auditory memory and processing demands by
adding color attributes. For example:
After you put the green doll in the box, put
the red plane in the box.

6. Conditional Directions - This task provides

directions with certain conditions. Students decide
what actions to do based on the given
condition(s). For example:
If a doll is in the box, put the box on the truck.
Some directions involve negation also:
If a rocket is not in the box, put the box on the
truck.
* Higher levels add elements such as color,
quantity, and
size to increase the auditory memory and
processing
demands:

IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING
DIRECTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

prepares you for the unpredictable

provides a better sense of the task at hand
can help save life
can lead to effi ciency and product safety
allows learners to develop their listening
skills
6. a key element of a successful social
interaction with peers as well

7. translates to smooth relationships at home

8. keeps the classroom to be a good learning
environment
9. avoids consequences that may happen
10. runs the world to be smooth and become a
better place
11. helps learners to do well in school and at
home
12. needed for the rest of our lives

Thank you !!!