In an inclusive educational environment, understanding and implementing accommodations for students with physical disabilities is of paramount importance. A physical disability can vary like a fracture, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injuries, visual impairments and more. Regardless of the specific needs of a student, the central goal remains the same: to […]
Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability that affects one’s ability to understand and perform mathematical tasks. Often described as “math dyslexia,” this neurological condition can impact students from elementary school to college, influencing their basic math skills, number sense, and quantitative reasoning abilities. Like other learning disabilities, dyscalculia can be a lifelong challenge, but the […]
Students with autism require specific accommodations to support their learning and social interactions within the classroom setting. Special education teachers play a vital role in creating an inclusive environment that addresses the unique needs of these students. Educators can facilitate their understanding, minimize anxiety, and promote social skills development by implementing appropriate accommodations. Here are […]
If you’re a special education teacher working with students who have emotional and behavioral disorders, you know that accommodations are key to helping them succeed. But what accommodations are best for these students? In this blog post, you will learn about accommodations for students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) that have proven to be […]
Action Plan for Classroom Modifications When students require modifications in the classroom it can be beneficial to put an action plan into place to ensure that the classroom modifications are actually helping the student. Sometimes teachers, related service providers, or school psychologists recommend modifications to occur in the classroom on a day to day basis. […]
Extended Time for Tests and ADHD – What Does the Research Say? If you work in a school, you are most likely familiar with the accommodation of extended time for tests and ADHD. Many students with ADHD and other disabilities have extended time of varying degrees for certain subjects. Recent research examined the objective effectiveness […]
Tips for Students Who Complete School Work Slowly Do you know students who complete school work slowly? Maybe it is a student in your classroom, on your therapy caseload or your own child, but some students have difficulties with the ability to complete school work within the time constraints of a class period, school day […]
Students desks can get very messy but when a student has difficulties with organizational skills it can be even more difficult. Pencils roll away, worksheets get lost or crumpled and books are on the floor. Here are three simple ways to clean up and organize that desk space: 1. The Anti Roll Pencil – just […]
Self regulated strategy development (SRSD) is an instructional model to teach writing strategies to students. SRSD has been researched and shown to result in significant and meaningful improvements in writing knowledge, writing quality, writing approach, self-regulation skills, and motivation. School based occupational therapists may focus on the actual skill of handwriting and also the […]
Modifications to the school environment can greatly benefit students with disabilities. School staff needs to teach students to be independent in making sure that modifications are in place in the learning environment. It is not our job to simple recommend modifications it is also our job as educators/therapists to ensure that the modifications are carried […]