Strategy Match
Maya misses multi-step directions during circle time. What is one strategy you could use?
Chunk Directions, visual supports
Maya's Caregiver: “She guesses a lot when we tell her things to do.”
Following directions accuracy
Maya struggles in whole group instruction- what could you advocate for?
Small group instruction, accommodations
Teacher says: “Just repeat directions louder for Maya.”
Volume does not equal access
Teacher gives directions while facing the boar
Barrier — no visual/auditory clarity
Jordan is in a heavy class with little visual supports- what is one strategy you could use?
Pre-teach vocab, visual notes
Jordan Reads below grade level.
ASL vs English proficiency gap, vocabulary,
Jordan is missing key instruction in class. What could you make a case for?
visual instruction, visual access, TOD support
“Jordan has an interpreter, so he’s fine.”
Access is not guaranteed comprehension
Interpreter is present, but teacher speaks rapidly with no pauses.
Barrier — limits processing and interpretation quality
Luis doesn't respond consistently to spoken language. What is one strategy you could use?
Multi modal communication, modeling, labeling
Luis has no clear communication system
Current expressive/receptive communication (ASL, English, or Spanish)
Luis has no formal language support or system. What would you make a case for?
Intensive language intervention
Luis is only given speech therapy
Ignores need for full language access
Visual schedule is provided AND reviewed before transitions.
Access — supports predictability and comprehension
Avery becomes upset when schedule changes unexpectedly. What is one strategy you could use?
Tactile or object schedule, preview changes, explain changes
Avery only communicates with familiar adults
Communication across partners
Avery needs consistent communication access. What would you make a case for?
Deaf blind support, 1:1 services, access to a DB intervener
Avery’s schedule changes without warning.
No predictable communication support
Sam is expected to listen all day without breaks.
Barrier — listening fatigue reduces access
Listening breaks, reduce auditory load
Sam has strong decoding but weak comprehension
Comprehension vs decoding discrepancy
Sam's fatigue impacts his learning. What could you advocate for?
accommodations, reduced auditory demand
Sam is expected to listen all day with no supports.
Ignores listening fatigue
Luis is encouraged to use gestures, visuals, and emerging signs.
Access — supports language development across modalities