Set for large print, low vocabulary Low speed and accuracy goals the first time Dragon Naturally Speaking Software Dragon Dictation AppĢ9 Written Expression Provide Alternatives To written reports – Notetaking app Audionote Evernote Note Taker HD Technology tool: Pulse Smartpen (Some are most appropriate for college or high school)Ģ8 Typing Type to learn Dragon Naturally Speaking Software Text-to speech apps like Voice Dream Reader or Read 2 Me Ipad setting – settings – general – accessibility – speak selection – ON Speaking rate Dialect Word highlight Do NOT force them to read - Until somebody has taught them how Using an Orton-Gillingham-based system Instead continue to read to themĢ3 Spelling Traditional way of teaching spellingĭon’t grade spelling tests Accept work from tutor for spelling grade Can’t look up in dictionary App – Spell check is not the answer App – American Speller Software – Ginger Write Nowĭon’t count off for spelling mistakes except in spelling class No bleeding papers Underlining option or spellcheck appsĢ5 Foreign Language Almost impossible to master AlternativesĪmerican sign language Culture and history class Oral onlyĢ6 Handwriting No copying No note taking – or modified notetakingįrom the board From the book From the dictionary From the encyclopedia No note taking – or modified notetaking highlighting teachers notes No counting off for sloppy handwriting App - Dragon Dictation Rough draft - Edited draft – Final copyĢ7 Note Taking Solutions Teacher provides a copy for student to highlight Make it multisensory – pictures, artifacts, demonstrations Encourage participation - Teach new vocabulary - in advance Visually show structure of lectures - outline Activate prior knowledge Preview, teach, reviewĢ2 Reading Textbooks on audio or CD Listening stations or audible books Read out loud – unless they volunteer Write on the board – unless they volunteer…teach by example Pass papers down the row Student corrects papers Call on him - Unless he volunteers Flunk a child who is tryingĢ1 Auditory Processing Don’t just lecture Her sub says No – No – No when you try and fix it and never helps you.”Ģ0 Never Spelling bee – or make them the scorekeeper Her sub is mean – when you get something wrong, Miss Freed, she helps you figure it out. “I had a really bad day…Miss Freed was gone today mom. Provide alternatives To produce the work To test the student Modify grading systemġ8 Needs a Teacher Who Understands Believes in themįrustration and shame Cause of their difficulty Believes in them Emphasizes their Strengths and abilities Knows their biggest fear
Teacher’s role Temporary – until skills are at grade levelġ7 How to Accommodate Reduce volume Reduce pace Break into smaller pieces Quick fix for emergency situations – used before a race to keep an asthma attack from occurring Unfair advantage?ġ4 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Butterfly: 100 yards – 58.07ġ6 Accommodations What are they? Are they fair? Parent’s role Time Telling time, managing time, planning time May also have attention issuesġ2 Medications Controller Meds Rescue Meds Visual memory for words Reading Spelling Written expressionĨ Other Weaknesses Handwriting Memorization Directionality Organization Mary-Margaret Scholtens, Director of the Alternative Programs Providing Learning Experiences Group, Copyright 2005, Jonesboro sunħ Language Weaknesses Auditory processing Rapid naming
They are deliberately sought after because they have superb problem solving skills and excellent 3D and spatial awareness. NASA Over 50% of NASA employees are dyslexic. Unusual pattern of Strengths and weaknesses Strong in areas controlled by right side of the brain Art Music Highly intuitive Extremely curious Mechanical skill, good logic Athletics People Skills, Sensitive 3D Visualization Creative, global thinkers
Identified or suspected Tutoring Orton-Gillingham, if they are ready LIPS, if they are not ready for O-G Classroom Accommodations Until reading, spelling and writing skills reach grade level What is an appropriate accommodation? Review of dyslexic strengths/weaknesses Basic Accommodations for various scholastic areas Presentation on theme: "Classroom Accommodations For Dyslexia"- Presentation transcript: