Educating Special Populations March 24 Flashcards
Teaching techniques for patients with intellectual disabilities
Task analysis Chunking Chaining Communication devices Role playing/simulation
What is chaining?
Teaching, practicing and practicing
- adding one more step of teaching each time
People’s first language
Describing what a person has, rather than what a person is
Putting ppl first before their disability
General teaching straggles for those with learning disabilities
- positive reinforcement
- simply language, not content
- explain the reason for the task
What is dyslexia?
It is more than just seeing words in reverse..
What method is ineffective
- inaccurate word recognition
- inability to break down words into sounds or associate sounds to letters
- written materials unless they are explained
Auditory processing disorder (APD)
What method is best
- brain can’t process electrical impulse
- can’t distinguish subtle sound differences ie. Blue, ball, or can’t distinguish different voices in a room
- visual teaching methods ie. Role playing, demonstration
Dyscalculia
What does this pose a problem for?
- difficulty with math
- dosage and following time schedules
Guidelines for hearing impairments
- speak normal, don’t over articulate
- get their attention by touching them before speaking
Modes of communication for the hair impaired - what is the best
- ASL
- lip reading - speak normally, only works if comprehension is there
- written materials **
Telecommunication devices - closed captioning programs
Guidelines for visual impairments
- do not touch person unless if they know you are going to
- use other senses.. Touch is huge
- allow them to touch equipment, manipulate, feel pills
What is expressive aphasia
- knows what to say, but cannot find the right words
What is receptive aphasia
- unable to understand meaning of words
- lack of of comprehension
- produce words that don’t make sense
Global aphasia
- lose both comprehension and expression
Anomic aphasia
- least severe
- difficulty using correct names for things
Strategies to help communication with pt who have aphasia is called
Augmentative and alternative communication
Augmentative and alternative communication strategy examples
- point to objects for common needs
- use exaggerated expressions and hand movements ie. Grimace when asking for pain medication
- communication boards
General guidelines for teaching ppl with dysarthria
Is comprehension affected?
Definition
What condition is related to dysarthria
- impaired movement of the muscles that are used fort speech you production –> rapid, slurred, mumbled
- comprehension not affected
- Parkinson’s
- speak lower
- do not simplify content
What is fotonovela
What was it’s goal
Used for Latinas with limited English proficiency
Use of photographs with speech bubbles, like a comic
Goal - illustrate the development of depression “secret feelings”
What is the social model of disability
Says disability is socially constructed
Social discrimination is the problem, rather than the disability itself
Seeks to change society to accommodate to impairment
