Ed Brandao - U4M2A3 - Special Education Categories and Accommodations

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1. Deafness

1.1. Accommodations

1.1.1. Regular speech, language, and auditory training from a specialist

1.1.2. Amplification systems

1.1.3. Services of an interpreter for those students who use sign language

1.1.4. Favorable seating in the class to facilitate lip reading

1.1.5. Captioned films/videos

1.1.6. Assistance of a notetaker

1.1.7. Instruction for the teacher and peers in alternate communication methods and counseling

2. Developmental delay

2.1. Accommodations

2.1.1. Early intervention services

2.1.1.1. Eligible?

2.1.1.1.1. YES, IF...

2.1.1.2. Examples

2.1.1.2.1. Assistive technology

2.1.1.2.2. Audiology or hearing services

2.1.1.2.3. Speech and language services

2.1.1.2.4. Counseling and training for a family

2.1.1.2.5. Medical services

2.1.1.2.6. Nursing services

2.1.1.2.7. Nutrition services

2.1.1.2.8. Occupational therapy

2.1.1.2.9. Physical therapy

2.1.1.2.10. Psychological services

3. Emotional disturbance

3.1. Accommodations

3.2. Case Study: Megan

3.2.1. https://docs.google.com/gview?url=http://images.pearsonassessments.com/images/ca/rti/downloads/Megan.pdf

4. Intellectual disability

4.1. Accommodations

4.1.1. Educational considerations

4.1.1.1. General education.

4.1.1.2. Supplementary aids and services

4.1.1.3. Adaptive skills

4.1.1.3.1. communicating with others

4.1.1.3.2. taking care of personal needs

4.1.1.3.3. health and safety

4.1.1.3.4. home living

4.1.1.3.5. social skills

4.1.1.3.6. reading, writing, and basic math

4.1.1.3.7. workplace skills

4.1.1.4. Transition planning

4.1.2. Tips for Teachers

4.1.2.1. Learn about intellectual disability

4.1.2.2. Recognize that you can make an enormous difference in this student’s life!

4.1.2.3. Be as concrete as possible

4.1.2.4. Break longer, new tasks into small steps

4.1.2.5. Teach the student life skills

4.1.2.6. Work together with the student’s parents and other school personnel

5. Orthopedic impairment

5.1. Accommodations

5.1.1. Special seating arrangements, larger tables

5.1.2. Note-taking assistance

5.1.3. Instruction focused on impairments in and the improvement of gross and fine motor skills

5.1.4. Securing assistive technology and augmentative communication devices

5.1.5. Extended time to complete assignments

5.1.6. Teacher awareness of student’s condition and its affect

6. Other health impairment

6.1. Accommodations

6.1.1. medical services

6.1.2. school health services and school nurse services

6.1.2.1. special feedings

6.1.2.2. clean intermittent catheterization

6.1.2.3. suctioning

6.1.2.4. the management of a tracheostomy

6.1.2.5. administering and/or dispensing medications

6.1.2.6. planning for the safety of a child in school

6.1.2.7. ensuring that care is given while at school and at school functions to prevent injury

6.1.2.8. chronic disease management

6.1.2.9. conducting and/or promoting education and skills training for all who serve as caregivers in the school setting

6.2. Case Study: Ellie

6.2.1. https://docs.google.com/gview?url=http://images.pearsonassessments.com/images/ca/rti/downloads/Ellie.pdf

7. Traumatic brain injury

7.1. Accommodations

7.1.1. Tips for Teachers

7.1.1.1. Find out as much as you can about the child’s injury and his or her present needs

7.1.1.2. Give the student more time to finish schoolwork and tests

7.1.1.3. Give directions one step at a time

7.1.1.4. Show the student how to perform new tasks

7.1.1.5. Have consistent routines

7.1.1.6. Check to make sure that the student has actually learned the new skill

7.1.1.7. Show the student how to use an assignment book and a daily schedule

7.1.1.8. Realize that the student may get tired quickly

7.1.1.9. Keep in touch with the student’s parents

7.1.1.10. Be flexible about expectations

7.1.1.11. Be patient

7.1.1.12. Maximize the student’s chances for success

8. Visual impairment, including blindness

8.1. Accommodations

8.1.1. Tips for Teachers

8.1.1.1. Learn as much as you can about the student’s specific visual impairment

8.1.1.2. Learn about the instructional and classroom accommodations for

8.1.1.2.1. classwork

8.1.1.2.2. homework

8.1.1.2.3. testing

8.1.1.3. Ask for a copy of his or her IEP

8.1.1.4. Consult with others

8.1.1.5. Find out if your state or school district has materials or resources available

8.1.1.6. Communicate with the student’s parents

9. Autism

9.1. Accommodations

9.1.1. Classroom environment

9.1.2. Teachers should....

9.1.2.1. Learn more about the autism spectrum.

9.1.2.2. Make sure directions are given step-by- step

9.1.2.3. Find out what the student’s strengths and interests are

9.1.2.4. Build opportunities for the student to have social and collaborative interactions

9.1.2.5. Have consistent routines and schedules.

9.1.2.6. Work together with the student’s parents and other school personnel

10. Deaf-blindness

10.1. Accommodations

10.1.1. Use of Student Aids/ Accommodations

10.1.1.1. Assistive Listening Devices

10.1.1.2. Interpreters

10.1.1.3. Notetakers

10.1.1.4. Tutors

10.1.1.5. Readers

10.1.2. Physical Classroom Accommodations

10.1.3. Use of Handouts/Ad Hoc Materials

10.1.3.1. Large Print/Braille Materials or Taped Textbooks

10.1.3.2. Reading Machines

10.1.4. Use of Audiovisual Materials

10.1.5. Adapting Teaching Style

11. Hearing impairment

11.1. Accommodations

11.1.1. Regular speech, language, and auditory training from a specialist

11.1.2. Amplification systems

11.1.3. Services of an interpreter for those students who use sign language

11.1.4. Favorable seating in the class to facilitate lip reading

11.1.5. Captioned films/videos

11.1.6. Assistance of a notetaker

11.1.7. Instruction for the teacher and peers in alternate communication methods and counseling

12. Multiple disabilities

12.1. Accommodations

12.1.1. Tips for Teachers

12.1.1.1. Know the needs, play to the strengths

12.1.1.2. Be familiar with the student’s IEP

12.1.1.3. Make modifications

12.1.1.4. Let the IEP team know what program supports or modifications you need

12.1.1.5. Allow partial participation, as necessary

12.1.1.6. Consider assistive technology (AT)

12.1.1.7. Consider textbooks in another format

12.1.1.8. Practice and reinforce

12.1.1.9. Support related services in the classroom

12.1.1.10. Address behavior issues

12.1.1.11. Learn to work with a paraprofessional in your classroom

12.1.1.12. Encourage the student’s independence

12.1.1.13. When the time comes, support transition planning

13. Specific learning disability

13.1. Accommodations

13.1.1. Tips for Teachers

13.1.1.1. Learn as much as you can about the different types of LD

13.1.1.2. Seize the opportunity to make an enormous difference in this student’s life!

13.1.1.3. Provide instruction and accommodations to address the student’s special needs

13.1.1.3.1. breaking tasks into smaller steps, and giving directions verbally and in writing

13.1.1.3.2. giving the student more time to finish schoolwork or take tests;

13.1.1.3.3. letting the student with reading problems use instructional materials that are accessible to those with print disabilities;

13.1.1.3.4. letting the student with listening difficulties borrow notes from a classmate or use a tape recorder

13.1.1.3.5. letting the student with writing difficulties use a computer with specialized software that spell checks, grammar checks, or recognizes speech.

13.1.1.4. Learn about the different testing modifications

13.1.1.5. Teach organizational skills, study skills, and learning strategies.

13.1.1.6. Work with the student’s parents to create an IEP

13.1.1.7. Establish a positive working relationship with the student’s parents.

13.2. Case Study: Nick

13.2.1. https://docs.google.com/gview?url=http://images.pearsonassessments.com/images/ca/rti/downloads/Nick.pdf

13.3. Case Study: Ellie

13.3.1. https://docs.google.com/gview?url=http://images.pearsonassessments.com/images/ca/rti/downloads/Ellie.pdf

14. Speech or language impairment

14.1. Accommodations

14.1.1. Tips for Teachers

14.1.1.1. Learn as much as you can about the student’s specific disability

14.1.1.2. Recognize that you can make an enormous difference in this student’s life!

14.1.1.3. Ask for a copy of his or her IEP

14.1.1.4. Make sure that needed accommodations are provided for:

14.1.1.4.1. Classwork

14.1.1.4.2. Homework

14.1.1.4.3. Testing

14.1.1.5. Consult with others

14.1.1.6. Find out if your state or school district has materials or resources available...

14.1.1.7. Communicate with the student’s parents