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Student, citations -Panam, S. (2009, August 26). Assistive Technology…

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        Yes
        
        inform the parents and closely collaborate with them
        
        Types of impairments
        
        Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
        
        Impairments in reading and writing (dyslexia)
        
        1) Provide a reading buddy
        2) Use visual and audio formats
        3) Use story maps and graphic organisers to assist with gaining meaning from passages.
        
        impairment in mathematics (dyscalculia)
        
        1)Allow the use of a calculator and/ or computer software programs.
        2) Provide a list or diagram of steps in a mathematical process.
        
        Attention Difficulties:
        
        1) Breaking long tasks or assignments into smaller segments
        2) Presenting limited amounts of information on a page
        3) highlighting directions on tests or activity sheet
        4) Teach students a plan for identifying and high-lighting important information for themselves
        5) ensure they get enough physical exercise and the right nutrition.
        
        Physical disabilities
        
        Visual Disabilities
        
        1)TV monitor connected to microscope to enlarge images
        2) Directions, notices, assignments in electronic format
        3)Computers with enlarged screen images
        4)Computers with optical character readers, voice activated computers, voice output, Braille keyboards and printers
        5)Use of a reader and/or scribe for exams
        
        Deaf and Hard of Hearing
        
        1)Written copies of any oral instructions (directions, assignments, lab instructions)
        2)Visual aids, visual warning systems
        3)Captioned videos and transcripts of audio recordings
        
        students on wheelchairs or with cerebral palsy
        
        1)Audio recorder or notetaking assistance
        2)Accessible seating or table in the classroom
        3)
        
        Austism
        
        1)Distractions could cause a sensory overload and make them have a meltdown so to provide a quiet corner is essential
        2)There are many different types of sensory tools suitable for classrooms, including stress balls, pencil toppers, tangle puzzles, clay, wiggle cushions, weighted lap pads, chair bands and foot rollers. this helps keep their repetitive behaviour at bay.
        3)provide multiple media options to suit each child’s specific learning style.
        4)Give them a solid class schedule with the details for the day
        
        Mental Health Problems- depression, eating disorders
        
        Allow flexible deadlines when they find a particular assignment worrisome.
        2)When a student’s energy is low, reduce academic demands; when their energy is high, increase them.
        3)Break tasks into smaller parts.
        4)Include information on depression in your teaching.
        5)Show students that there have been many famous and successful people who have had depression and overcame it.
        
        have regular assessments to see what syle of teaching is working for them