The tutor quickly identified that the pupil’s primary interest and strongest motivator was her tablet. This was integrated into a structured reward system to encourage engagement. Visual supports were introduced, including a Now/Next board and a visual timetable, to provide clear expectations and reduce anxiety around transitions. A visual timer was also used to help her anticipate the length of each activity.

To build initial cooperation, sessions began with very short work intervals—such as one minute of focused activity—followed by a longer reward period, typically ten minutes of tablet time. This structured, predictable approach helped establish routine, increase engagement, and lay the foundation for gradually extending her ability to participate in learning tasks.