2. Special Needs Students A special needs student is a student who requires accommodations from the teacher, such as extra time for a test. A special needs student will possess a specific disorder and/or disability ADHD Orthopedic impairments Dyslexia Auditory/Visual impairments
3. Least Restrictive Environment Least Restrictive Environment is the guiding principle that students with special needs should have the opportunity to receive instruction with peers that do not have special needs. The type of setting that this will occur in is called inclusion, which is considered to be the general education classroom.
4. Accommodating Special Needs Students Accommodating is NOT the same as modifying! As teachers, we are not modifying the content that is to be learned. We are accommodating those students in order for them to achieve a better understanding. Accommodations can be given through several ways, such as assistive technologies or instructional practices. Assistive technologies can be defined as an item or piece of equipment that is used to enhance the capabilities of those students with disabilities
5. ADHD ADHD is a developmental disorder that can be described as possessing difficulties with attentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Meeting Their Needs Use bright colors to attract their attention Provide interactive activities Create signals so that the student is aware of when and when not to contribute to a class discussion Provide graphic organizers Refer to posted daily rules to keep student aware of behavioral consequences
6. Mild Learning Disabilities A student with a mild learning disability can be characterized as someone who has some difficulties meeting the academic and social demands of the classroom Meeting Their Needs Provide multiple representations of content and directions Audio format of books Schedule time periods for peer assistance Provide examples of graded activities to use as a guideline Using reading pens These are pens that are able to scan words and read them aloud
7. Auditory Impairments Students with auditory impairments are unable to hear without significant assistance Meeting Their Needs Provide visual representations of content as supplement Graphic organizers Providing parents with a copy of notes Allowing a student to wear a set of microphones while the teacher speaks into a microphone
8. References “Supporting Participation in Typical Classroom Activities for Students with Disabilities Through the Use of Accommodations, Modifications, and Assistive Technology Solutions.” GeorgiaDepartment of Education. Retrieved October 11, 2011 from http://public.doe.k12.ga.us/DMGetDocument.aspx/Supporting_SWD_Participation_in_Typical_Classroom_Activities.pdf?p=6CC6799F8C1371F6FD8D894FF6ED583364611E352AD9CF6669483D120D35625B&Type=D “Learning Disabilities in Children: An Overview.” Greatschools. Retrieved October 11, 2011 from http://www.greatschools.org/special-education/LD-ADHD/664-learning-disabilities-in-children.gs?page=1 “About AD/HD.” National Resource Center on AD/HD. Retrieved October 11, 2011 from http://www.help4adhd.org/en/about/what
