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INSTRUCTIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS:


Respect student privacy
High structure, quiet classroom
Avoid open concept classrooms
Consistency of accommodations
Copies of the teachers notes
Direct instruction
Reduced/uncluttered format
Spatially cued formats
Repetition of information for processing and clarification
Rewording rephrasing of information
Pair written instructions with oral-Use multi sensory approach
Extra time for processing
Early notification of assignments so that they can get working on it sooner
Non-verbal signals, gesture cues
Word retrieval prompts
Gym program designed by Occupational Therapist
Reinforcement incentives
Frequent breaks
Physical activities using fine and gross motor movements
Organizational coaching
Guidance in creating and using checklists
Guidance in using daily planner with time allotments /scheduling to guide timely completions of tasks
Assistance with notebook organization and maintenance
Consistent reinforcement to aids to create permanent habits
Preferential locker position to allow space/quiet to focus
Time management aids
Tracking sheets
Reinforce individual listening strategies
Mind maps
Graphic organizers
Use concrete hands-on materials
Manipulatives/ models (esp. for math)
Instruction in reading strategies
Clarification of word problems in math
Instruction on how to highlight important information
How to read for detail and précis writing
Study strategies
Dramatize information
Ability grouping
Buddy/peer tutoring
Positive and frequent communication between all teachers, school team and parents
Note-taking assistance
Chunking of assignments
Visual models of projects and assignment expectations
Constant realistic expectations
Reduced homework/course load
Computer options with voice to text and text to voice software
Use humour not sarcasm
Augmenatative and alternative systems (FM) communication
Proactive positive classroom environment
Adults stay aware of potential for bullying due to developmental delay

ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS:


Alternative work space
Do Not Touch – Ask permission to touch in all circumstances (ie: when consoling or redirecting)
Strategic seating / preferential seating
Proximity to instructor
Reduction in all sensory stimuli including light, visual, audio, smell, tactile
Work sheets that are not visually overwhelming
Study carrel
Minimizing background noise
Quiet setting
Use of headphones
Use of FM system or Surround Sound Field System
Special lighting (use of incandescent light bulbs in desk lamps may help)
Supervise transition times with care and cueing 5-10 minutes before changes
Supervision at all times in both structured and unstructured, especially recess, lunch rooms and hallways
Early or delayed entry to avoid being touched in line-ups. Give a job such as door person to aid in self-esteem and prevent incidents. Understand the tactile defensiveness
Provide a safe place for retreat that is not seen as punitive
Have a safety plan in place
Assistive devices or
adaptive equipment such as: fidget toys that are essential for concentration
squeeze balls
play dough
chewing gum
sour candies
straws
tennis balls on all chair and desk legs
FM system
tape recorder
computer with software such as Dragon dictate, Inspiration, Kruzweil, dictionary, editing support
books on tape
second set of texts
graph paper for math

ASSESSMENT ACCOMMODATIONS:

Extended time limits
Alternative settings, a quiet room free of distractions
Space tests and assignments to prevent feelings of being overwhelmed
Reduction in the number of tasks used to assess a concept or skill
Extra time for processing the questions as well as the answers
Prompts to refocus
Reduced /uncluttered format
Reading of test or exam to student
Assistive devices or adaptive equipment such as calculators, reference charts, spell checkers, computers, voice to text software
Review of sample questions and tests
Samples of what is required to meet the marking standards on the rubric (what does the finished product look like)
Verbatim scribing
Alternative test formats including audiotapes, oral, computer, type of exam or test