Presentation of Materials

Strategy

Visual  Learners

Students With Learning Disabilities

Students With Emotional/Behavioral Disorders

Students With Autism

Intervention?

Modification?

Use Visuals with lectures

X

X

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X

Provide written directions along with verbal directions

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X

X

X

Summarize key points in an introduction and conclusion

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X

X

Use Graphic Organizers

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X

X

X

Use hands-on approach

X

X

X

Use Natural lighting

X

X

Reduce distractions (noise and visual)

X

X

X

Provide students with an outline for the days lesson

X

X

X

Tape record lessons and have available for students to use

X

X

X

Teach mnemonic strategies

X

X

X

Use different modalities of instruction

X

X

Reduce Coarse Load

X

X

Choose books with the same material at a lower reading level

X

X

Provide study questions in the format of the test

X

X

Give time extensions on tests and assignments

X

X

Allow verbal responses

X

X

Provide preferential seating

X

X

Use color coding when learning new concepts

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X

Draw lines around the shape of words

X

X

X

Use videos to present information

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X

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X

Use flash cards

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X

Use graph paper to organize math problems

X

X

Develop consistent behavior expectations

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X

Clearly post rules and expectations

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X

Provide a structured environment

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X

X

Engage in role playing situations

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X

Develop and use behavior contracts

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X

Use stimulating material for assignments/presentations

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X

X

X

Give frequent feedback

X

X

X

Establish cues for inappropriate behavior

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X

Teach self talk to relive stress and anxiety

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X

Teach and provide time for relaxation techniques

X

X

Use a study carrel

X

X

Establish a quiet cool off area

X

X

Involve the student in setting personal/academic goals

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X

Avoid confrontation and power struggles

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X

Set limits and boundaries

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X

Apply established consequences immediately, fairly and consistently

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X

Acknowledge and reinforce acceptable behavior

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X

Use software programs with graphic symbols

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X

Use meaningful reinforcements

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X

Use scaffolding to support learning

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X

Provide choices for the student to make/teach how to make choices

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X

Provide extra time to process information and react to what was said

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X

Break complex tasks into sub tasks

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X

Use prompts to help students learn

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X

Prepare the student when doing an unfamiliar task in an unfamiliar environment

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X

Provide a customized daily visual schedule

X

X

X