Meeting Cognitive Development / Learning Barrier Needs Flashcards
Learning Disabilities
Help with routines and procedures
Repeat or reword instructions
Celebrate accomplishments
Redirect when over-challenging
Intellectual Disabilities
Slow down and repeat if needed
Concrete, logical instruction
Avoid abstract discussion or concepts
ADHD
Give praise for good behavior
Give a fidget object in class
Play soft or quiet music
Autism
Do things the same way
Provide structure and pattern
Give advanced notice
Behavior Disorders
Give clear and explicit expectations
Praise for good behavior
Provide low stress environment, consistency
Social Skills
Encourage group work and collaboration with other students
Develop relationship and connection
Bullying
Offer anti-bullying club
Praise accomplishments openly with class
Give positive feedback
Speech
Reading support
Specialized reading with writing instruction
Writing assistance
Social skills coaching
Speech therapy
Expressive language instruction
Assistive technology
Added time to complete tests
Advanced notice when being called on
Language
Speech therapy
Advanced notice when being called on
Tutoring
Help from in-class help
Orthopedic
Mobility supports and accessible environments
Assistive technology
Health Impairments
Extended time on tests
Hearing
Close captioning and hearing systems, devices
Vision
Access to braille
Poverty
Logistical and material support such as food, transportation, clothing
Homeless
Clear, concrete instructions to help avoid anxiety, confusion
