Accommodations
Is giving students more time to complete a test an appropriate accommodation for students with intellectual disabilities?
What is yes.
Where should students with Intellectual Disabilities be place in the school?
What is "in mainstream classes".
Name a common challenge students with disabilities face.
What are:
Speech and Communication Delay
Fine and Gross motor control
Mental Health ( Anxiety, depression)
Misunderstanding from other classmates.
Lack of inclusion
Behavioural issues in the classroom
Name 3 disabilities that result from mutations in the chromosomes.
What are: Down Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome.
Name one method a teacher can use to help a students' learning.
What is:
Teach one concept or activity component at a time
Teach one step at a time to help promote memorization and sequencing
Teach student in small groups or one on one
Always provide multiple opportunities to practice skills in a number of different settings
Use physical and verbal prompting to guide correct responses
Use specific verbal praise to reinforce positive responses
Use technology whenever possible to assist in learning
Use simple verbal directions
Which disability is it important to avoid forced eye contact?
What is Fragile X Syndrome.
Name 2 additional strategies that can be used to improve students ability to learn.
What is: speech therapy and physiotherapy? (multiple appropriate answers).
Name two outcomes that may develop because of differences in appearance in students with Developmental Disabilities.
What are: anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, lack of inclusion.
Which disability is the most common cause of genetic childhood obesity?
What is Prader-Willi Syndrome.
Would these students benefit from learning in a larger classroom or in a smaller group setting?
What is: a smaller group setting.
Name 5 accommodations that can be used for students with Down Syndrome.
What are...
Allow more time on assignments
Allow activity breaks
Don’t use timed activities
Allow short breaks between activities
Ignore minor movement
Allow student to stand and work Use physical adaptations
Use visual schedule
Use a calendar or journal
Clarify for understanding
Teach study skills
Have student repeat directions
Establish timelines for work
Plan for generalization
Connect skills to student’s life
Give transition warning
What is necessary to ensure these students will be able to contribute in the workforce once they graduate?
What are functional skills.
Such as: handshake, fine and gross motor skills, social interaction, financial literacy, and more.
What is it called when individuals have a loss of muscle tone?
What is hypotonia.
Name the chromosomes that are affected in the 3 types of disabilities discussed.
What are:
- Fragile X = X
- Down Syndrome = 21
- Prader-Willi = 15
What should a teacher do when a student is having difficulty communicating their answer effectively?
What is: not interrupt, allow the student to finish their thought.