Accommodations from Understood.org :
How information is presented to the student:
How information is presented to the student:
- Listen to audio recordings instead of reading a text (many classrooms are now going to all digital text, these digital texts come with audio and some with Spanish versions)
- Learn content from movies, videos and other digital media
- Larger print size or fewer items per page
- Hear instructions orally
- Have another student share notes with the student
- Use lesson outlines
- Use written list of instructions
- Allow a student to respond orally or written depending on which is easier for the student
- Dictate answers to another person (paraprofessional , parent, etc)
- Use an audio recorder to answer
- Use a spelling dictionary or electronic spell-checker
- Use a word processor to type notes or give responses in class
- Use a calculator or table of math facts
- Take a test in a quiet room with few distractions
- Seating preference depending on what is best for the student
- Special lighting or sound accommodations
- Use sensory tools such as special chairs or fidget items to allow sensory output
- Take more time to complete homework or a test
- Have extra time to process directions
- Take frequent breaks
- Take more time to complete a project
- Take a test in several sessions or over several days
- Take sections of a test in a different order
- Take a test at a specific time of day
- Complete fewer or different problems than peers
- Write shorter papers
- Answer fewer or different test questions (ex. 3 multiple choice options instead of 4)
- Create alternative projects or assignments
Intellectual Disabilities Information
A PDF document that provides information on eligibility, assessments and IEP information for students with intellectual disabilities:
www.nd.gov/dpi/uploads/60/IDGuidelinesFinalVersionPosted.pdf
Nicole at The Inclusive Class provides helpful tips on teaching social skills in the classroom:
www.theinclusiveclass.com/2015/08/10-ways-to-teach-social-skills-in-your.html
Social Clubs:
Some are provided by professional mental health providers and are conducted with direct teaching
Other clubs are meet-ups, such as one in my area that meets twice a month. It provides a dinner and an activity that is fun or educational. The mere act of sitting at tables and eating dinner together with others helps to gain social experiences. Volunteering at this event is a required aspect of our special education program at my university. Not only do we help out and experience first hand what certain disabilities look like we meet and become friends with some great people.
www.nd.gov/dpi/uploads/60/IDGuidelinesFinalVersionPosted.pdf
Nicole at The Inclusive Class provides helpful tips on teaching social skills in the classroom:
www.theinclusiveclass.com/2015/08/10-ways-to-teach-social-skills-in-your.html
Social Clubs:
Some are provided by professional mental health providers and are conducted with direct teaching
Other clubs are meet-ups, such as one in my area that meets twice a month. It provides a dinner and an activity that is fun or educational. The mere act of sitting at tables and eating dinner together with others helps to gain social experiences. Volunteering at this event is a required aspect of our special education program at my university. Not only do we help out and experience first hand what certain disabilities look like we meet and become friends with some great people.