Give choices

Why should I do it:

Way of empowering the student
Prevents power struggle
 

When should I do it:

When a student is reluctant to do something
When a student is stuck on making a decision
 

How do I do it:

Speak in calm, neutral tone.
Provide the student with two choices that you will fully accept. Ex: “you can either do your work sitting at your desk or sitting at the table”
Have the student decide in ten seconds, or you will choose for them. Ex: “I give you a lot of choices and if a choice isn’t made within 10 seconds, I will choose for you”  (this prevents the choosing process from going on all day)