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noisy transitions
By Maryjane

First of all, make your students aware of various degrees of sound and volume levels. Then, make some kind of visual cues to associate with 3 levels: no talking, quietly talking and just plain noisy. Post the appropriate
picture in the front of the class as a cue for expected behavior for the activity or lesson.
I think that if the children are aware of the sensitivity issue this child and others may have to noise (as well as other interfering behaviors), they will work together to accomodate her needs.
During transitions, if you could come up with a song or two to sing, that would enable the

kids to vocalize but not at a disruptive level.

If you set your noise level expectations from day one, and don't deviate, the children will meet your expectations.

Remember that the child with the IEP will be out of your room for part of the day. Maybe it would work out that you could use that time to allow your students more freedom to develop theri oral/social communication skills. Good luck!