Modifications for Special Needs

ADD, Blind

Modifications for Special Needs (ADD)

Laboratory Modifications:

http://www.as.wvu.edu/~scidis/add.html#sect3

General Strategies:

http://www.as.wvu.edu/~scidis/add.html#sect1

More Teacher Strategies:

http://education.indiana.edu/cas/tt/v3i2/addtips.html

Field Help:

http://www.as.wvu.edu/~scidis/add.html#sect6

Resources for Special Education Teachers:

http://www.proteacher.com/040016.shtml

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Modifications for blind students

www.as.wvu.edu/~scidis/sitemap.html has some very good strategies for blind students.  In the end it seems to boil down to two things.  Speaking descriptively and to also make large visuals/tactile learning opportunities.

For speaking, I need to be aware that audio is the greatest tool for the student.  I need to:

1. Say the students name if I want to address him/her.
2. Describe events clearly when something visual is used in class.
3. Get videos that have very descriptive narration.
4. Have the other students be aware that he/she has special needs for learning.

1. Have brail supplements available to the student (textbooks, wksts, etc.)
2. When using slides, make very large print.
3. Keep the student away from the windows, where extra light may cause confusion.
4. Again, have students aid the blind by helping with note taking and saying/describing things when working together.

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