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Learning Disabilities / ADD
- Encourage and support the use of word processing equipment that will help LD students compose, edit, and spell more accurately.
- Use as many senses as possible when presenting subject matter; it enhances the many ways in which LD students learn. (Varied approaches are good for all students).
- Concepts can be strengthened by using sounds, smells, and visual aids.
- Use the chalkboard, handouts, videos, group discussions, role playing, overhead projectors, etc.
- Prepare handouts and review technical terms used in your class.
- Point out the organizational items in textbooks, e.g., chapter summaries, sub-headings, graphic design, charts, maps, and indexes.
- Give all assignments and course expectations in written and oral form.
- Incorporate "hands-on" and lab experiences when they are appropriate.
- Suggest that students get classmates to take notes.
- Allow learning disabled students to sit in the front row.
- Give students a clear and concise syllabus, listing tests and assignments with due dates noted.
- Breakdown difficult concepts into steps or parts.
- Outline the days lecture on the chalkboard.
- Give a brief review of the material presented and emphasize key points.
- Include a time for questions and answers.
- Give students study questions for exams that demonstrate the format, as well as the content of the test and an explanation of what constitutes a good answer and why.
- Encourage all students to take advantage of the Academic Assistance tutoring services.
- Suggest that students use proofreaders.
- Extend the time allowed to complete assignments when appropriate.
- Make alternative assignments in some cases.
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