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Stop means don't keep going. Pause what you're doing right now.
Hidden Curriculum of Vision
Stop
Understanding that an action, movement, behavior, or activity should pause or end immediately in response to a direction, situation, or safety concern. Applicable Learners Blind Low Vision CVI Multiple Disabilities Autism AAC Users Deafblind Developmental Delays Intellectual Disabilities Early Childhood Elementary Students Secondary Students Transition-Age Students Related Concepts Go Wait Slow Safety Following Directions Self-Regulation Executive Functioning Orientation and Mobility Community Safety Personal Boun...
Also known as: Pause and Stop
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Why Vision Matters
Children who are sighted naturally learn the concept of stop by constantly observing the people and environment around them. They notice stop signs, red traffic lights, teachers raising a hand to quiet the class, classmates freezing during games, people stopping before crossing the street, and adults pausing conversations when someone else begins speaking....
Why This Matters Long-Term
Understanding stop supports safety, self-determination, effective help seeking, problem solving, work readiness, community access, and control over one's own participation.
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