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[[Classroom Accommodations]] ==Problems Faced== Reading *Slow reading rate *Poor comprehension and retention of written material *Difficulty in identifying important/relevant points or themes *Inability to distinguish between sounds, confusion of similar words, and difficulty integrating new vocabulary *Poor tracking skills resulting in skipped words, phrases or lines and losing place on the page. Written Language *Difficulty with sentence structure and incomplete sentences *Poor use of grammar, and missing inflectional endings *Frequent spelling errors, transpositions of letters, substitutions of sounds especially in unfamiliar vocabulary *Inability to copy correctly from written information *Poor writing, poorly formed letters, incorrect use of capitalization, trouble with spacing, and overly-large handwriting Oral Language *Inability to concentrate on and comprehend oral language *Difficulty in orally expressing ideas and or in proper sequencing of events *Difficulty in managing more than one task at a time or retaining *Inability to distinguish between sounds or combination of sounds Mathematics *Incomplete mastery of basic facts resulting in poor computation *Number reversals, confusion of operational signals, and difficulty recalling the sequence of operational processes *Difficulty in understanding and retaining abstract concepts *Poor comprehension of word problems *Reasoning deficits and inability to eliminate irrelevant data in applied problems Organization *Inability to manage time effectively *Difficulty staying on or completing tasks *Tendency to work slowly, work carelessly, or impulsively start before listening *Deficiency in listening to lectures and taking notes at the same time *Inability to identify key points in a lecture or chapter *Short attention span Visual/Spatial/Motor Skills *Poor coordination, slow motor movements, and noticeable problems in using equipment/tools *Motor weakness in both upper and lower body posture Social *Avoids eye contact and speaks softly *Inability to read and respond to verbal/non-verbal cues and voice inflections *Tendency to stand too close when talking to others or communicates too loudly *Inappropriate comments ==Accommodations Required== Classroom Instructional Techniques *Encourage students to discuss modifications that will facilitate their learning. *Provide a detailed course syllabus; perhaps more detailed than one you now use. *Announce reading assignments in advance or have a syllabus available early *Allow students for using taped materials. *Begin lectures with written and oral overview of topics to be covered. *Use a variety of multi-media tools, e.g., chalkboard, overhead projector, or handouts. *Make statements emphasizing important points, main ideas, and key concepts when lecturing. *Provide all assignments in oral and written format. *Provide study guide for text and encourage study groups, peer tutoring, and study labs. *Prepare study questions for review sessions to aid in mastering material for exams. *Accept oral presentations or tape recordings in place of written assignments, when possible. *Facilitate the use of special accommodations such as note takers, tape or Power Point presentations; lectures/demonstrations, readers for tests, extended time for tests, and oral rather than written tests. *Allow an alternative test environment that eliminates distractions. Laboratory Techniques *Provide students with an individual orientation to the laboratory and equipment. *Allow students to use cue cards or labels that aid in mastering a sequence. *Allow students to use specialized adaptive equipment for precise measurement.

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