Disabilites and Interventions Under IDEA (Click on the note icons for definitions)
1. Other health impairment
1.1. Intervention
1.1.1. Reward system
1.1.2. Allow movement while studying
1.1.3. Voice recordings of verbal instructions
1.1.4. Provide frequent breaks
1.1.5. Set routines and be consistent
1.1.6. Step by step instructions
1.2. Assistive Technology
1.2.1. Optical Character Recognition programs
1.2.2. Flicker free monitors
1.2.3. Electronic organizers
2. Deafness
2.1. Intervention
2.1.1. Circular seating arrangements
2.1.2. Front seats
2.1.3. Repeat the comments and questions of other students
2.1.4. ask for a hearing volunteer to team up with a Deaf or hard of hearing student
2.1.5. find an effective notetaker or lab assistant from the class.
2.1.6. Face the class while speaking
2.1.7. films, overheads, diagrams, and other visual aids are useful instructional tools.
2.1.8. Closed captioning
2.1.9. Allow the student the same anonymity as other students
2.2. Assistive Technology
2.2.1. assistive listening devices (ALD )
2.2.1.1. Untitled
2.2.2. Personal amplifica tion
2.2.3. Cochlear Implant
2.2.4. alerting devices
2.2.5. captioning devices
2.2.6. Handwriting recognition devices
2.2.7. voice recognition software
2.2.8. iCommunicator
2.2.8.1. Untitled
2.2.9. Video Remote Interpreter
3. Specific learning disability
3.1. Intervention
3.1.1. Visual aids
3.1.2. Preferential seating
3.1.3. One-on-one or small group instructions
3.2. Assistive Technology
3.2.1. Text to speech software
3.2.2. Audio book
3.2.3. Timers
4. Developmental delay
4.1. Intervention
4.1.1. visual cues
4.1.2. Clear and predictable daily schedule
4.1.3. Make directions and learning expectations clearly understood
4.1.4. Structured opportunities for student to participate in social interactions
4.1.5. Build student motivation
4.1.6. Help students to generalize their learning across settings and situations
4.2. Assistive Technology
4.2.1. Ergonomic screens and input systems
4.2.1.1. Untitled
4.2.2. Audio books and eText supports for reading and listening comprehensio
4.2.3. Graphic organizers
4.3. Case Study Louis
5. Speach or language impairment
5.1. Intervention
5.1.1. Early Intervention
5.1.2. Therapy
5.1.3. Speech-language pathology service
5.2. Assistive Technology
5.2.1. Echo microphone
6. Traumatic brain injury
6.1. Intervention
6.1.1. Peer or aide assistance
6.1.2. Adjusted expectation
6.1.3. Flexible schedule
6.1.4. Time for transitions
6.2. Assistive Technology
6.2.1. Message recorder
6.2.2. Large print books
6.2.3. Talking Clock/calendar
6.2.4. Memory Notebook
7. Visual impairment, including blindness
7.1. Assistive Technology
7.1.1. Braille instructopn
7.1.2. Spoken learning tools
7.1.3. Mobility services
7.2. Intervention
7.2.1. Print enhancer
7.2.2. Kurzweil Reading Machine
7.3. Case Study Fadzie
8. Emotional Disturbance
8.1. Intervention
8.1.1. Support the student’s inclusion
8.1.2. Recognize the student's accomplishments
8.1.3. Encourage organization and routine
8.1.4. Social skills training
8.1.5. Self awareness training
8.2. Assistive Technology
8.2.1. Motivaider
8.2.1.1. Untitled
8.2.2. Noise management tools
8.2.2.1. Untitled
8.2.3. mp3 player
8.2.4. Wii
8.2.5. Websites
8.2.5.1. brainpop.com
8.2.5.2. funmaths.com
8.2.5.3. inspiration.com
9. Intellectual Disability
9.1. Intervention
9.1.1. Role model desired behaviors
9.1.2. Plan ahead with your class activities
9.1.3. Use appropriate communication methods
9.1.4. Do not overwhelm a student with multiple or complex instructions
9.1.5. Be explicit about what it is you want a student to do
9.1.6. Put skills in context so there is a reason for learning tasks
9.1.7. Involve families
9.2. Assistive Technology
9.2.1. Abbreviation expanders
9.2.2. Alternative keyboards
9.2.3. Electronic math work sheets
9.2.4. Talking calculators
9.2.5. Variable-speed tape recorders
9.2.6. Word-prediction programs
9.2.7. Portable word processors
9.2.8. Proofreading programs
9.3. Case Study Danny
10. Orthopedic Impairment
10.1. Intervention
10.1.1. Therapy
10.1.2. Fine and gross motor skill training
10.1.3. Special seating
10.1.4. Extra time for assignmemts
10.2. Assistive Technology
10.2.1. wheelchair
11. Multiple disabilities
11.1. Intervention
11.1.1. Tap into the student’s strengths
11.1.2. Be ready to make modifications
11.1.3. Ask for the program supports or modifications you need to be included in the IEP
11.1.4. Partial participation can make the difference
11.1.5. Learn about accessible textbooks
11.1.6. Don’t give up on a goal; practice and reinforce
11.1.7. Deal with behavior issues
11.1.8. Make the most of paraprofessionals
11.1.9. Be involved in the student’s transition planning
11.2. Assistive Technology
11.2.1. Wheelchairs
11.2.2. Text to Speech system
11.2.3. Speech recognition software
11.2.4. Picture Board
11.2.5. Untitled
12. Autism
12.1. Intervention
12.1.1. Parent Education and Training
12.1.2. Social Skills Training and Speech-Language Therapy.
12.1.3. Applied Behavioral Analysis
12.1.4. Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
12.1.5. Sensory Integration/Occupational Therapy.
12.1.6. Medication
12.2. Assistive Technology
12.2.1. Adaptive hardware
12.2.1.1. Untitled
12.2.2. Anything that can provide visual stimulation (large monitors etc)
12.2.2.1. Subtopic
12.3. Case Study Maggie
13. Deaf-blindness
13.1. Intervention
13.1.1. Touch cues
13.1.2. Object symbols
13.1.3. Sign language
13.1.4. Braille
13.1.5. Picture symbols
13.1.6. Gestures
13.1.7. Signed English
13.2. Assistive Technology
13.2.1. handheld electronic magnifiers
13.2.2. desktop video magnifiers
13.2.3. Light aide
13.2.4. Software built in on windows (text to speech, magnification,etc)