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LD- Learning Disability

ID- Intellectual Disability
ED- Emotional Disability
PD- Physical Disability
VI- Visual Impairments
Autism
 IDEA Definition of LD

IDEA Definition of a Learning Disability-

General. Specific learning disability means a disorder in one or
more of the basic psychological processes involved in
understanding or in using language, spoken or written, that
may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, think,
speak, read, write, spell, or to do mathematical calculations,
including conditions such as perceptual disabilities, brain
injury, minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia, and
developmental aphasia.
 Characteristics of Learning Disabilities

In reading: confusion of similar words, difficulty of

using phonics, problems reading multiple syllable
words.
In writing: difficulty with sentence structure, poor
grammar, omitted words.
Oral Language: Difficulty memorizing basic facts.
Difficulty copying from board or overhead.
Difficulty following directions
 Accommodations for LD

In reading: confusion of similar words, difficulty of using

phonics, problems reading multiple syllable words-
Educational videos and films.
In writing: difficulty with sentence structure, poor
grammar, omitted words- More time to complete
assignments.
Oral Language: Difficulty memorizing basic facts-
Audiotaped materials.
Difficulty copying from board or overhead- A student to
share notes or a copy of the lesson outline.
Difficulty following directions- a developed planner or
schedule.
 IDEA Definition of ID

IDEA Definition of Intellectual Disabilities:

Mental retardation means significantly subaverage general
intellectual functioning, existing concurrently with deficits in
adaptive behavior and manifested during the developmental
period, that adversely affects a child's educational
performance.
 Characteristics of Intellectual Disabilities

Behind grade-level peers in developing academic

skills
They learn more slowly then typical students
Difficulty with different types of attention
Difficulty remembering information
Difficulty relating to the generalization of
information to other material or settings
Accommodations for Intellectual Disabilities

Behind grade-level peers in skills- Be given an outline of each lesson

They learn more slowly then typical students- Give responses in a

form easier for them

Difficulty with different types of attention- Work or take test in a

different setting with few distractions

Difficulty remembering information- Listening to audio recordings

instead of reading text

Difficulty relating to the generalization of information to other

material or settings- Given more time to complete a task or test
 IDEA Definition of ED

IDEA Definition of Emotional Disability

Emotional disturbance means a condition exhibiting one or more of the
following characteristics over a long period of time and to a marked
degree that adversely affects a child's educational performance:
An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or
health factors.
An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with
peers and teachers.
Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances.
A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression.
A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or
school problems.
Emotional disturbance includes schizophrenia. The term does not apply to
children who are socially maladjusted, unless it is determined that they have
an emotional disturbance under paragraph (c)(4)(i) of this section
 Characteristics of Emotional Disabilities

Disrupting classroom activities

Demonstrates aggressive behavior
Resistance to change and transitions in routines
Difficulty working in groups
Intimidates and bullies other students
 Accommodations for Emotional Disabilities

Disrupting classroom activities- Positive Reinforcement

Demonstrates aggressive behavior- Behavior intervention

plans

Resistance to change and transitions in routines- Develop

short term goals for the student

Difficulty working in groups- Less group work, more

independent time

Intimidates and bullies other students- Change their seating

in the classroom
 IDEA Definition of PD

IDEA Definition of Physical Disability:

Orthopedic impairment means a severe orthopedic
impairment that adversely affects a child's educational
performance. The term includes impairments caused by
congenital anomaly (e.g. clubfoot, absence of some member,
etc.), impairments cause by disease (e.g., poliomyelitis, bone
tuberculosis, etc.), and impairments from other causes (e.g.,
cerebral palsy, amputations and fractures or burns that cause
contractures).
 Characteristics of Physical Disabilities

Limited vitality and energy

Difficulty moving from one location to another
Lack of concentration
Inability to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods
of time
Difficulty taking traditional paper and pencil exams
 Physical Disability Accommodations

Limited vitality and energy- Audio books or lessons

Difficulty moving from one location to another- Arrange

classroom for accessibility in and out of classroom

Lack of concentration- Assign student a note taker

Inability to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods of

time- Breaks available for student

Difficulty taking traditional paper and pencil exams-

Give exams orally or allow extra time
 IDEA Definition of VI

IDEA Definition of Visual Impairment:

Visual impairment including blindness means an
impairment in vision that, even with correction,
adversely affects a child's educational performance.
The term includes both partial sight and blindness.
 Characteristics of Visual Impairment

Inability to use visuals such as films,

demonstrations, and written materials
Difficulty in focusing on small group discussion
Need for a variety of low-vision aids
Cognitive problem understanding what is seen
Color blindness
 Accommodations for VI

Inability to use visuals such as films, demonstrations, and written

materials such as tests and assignments- Allow tests or assignments
to be given and taken orally

Difficulty in focusing on small group discussion- Detailed course

outline and syllabus in electronic form

Need for a variety of low-vision aids- Audio allowed and large print
visuals

Cognitive problem understanding what is seen- Textbooks in

advance

Color blindness- Adapt to this and make presentations able to view

 IDEA Definition of Autism

IDEA Definition of Autism

Autism means a developmental disability significantly
affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social
interaction, generally evident before age three, that adversely
affects a child's educational performance. Other characteristics
often associated with autism are engagement in repetitive
activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to
environmental change or change in daily routines, and unusual
responses to sensory experiences.
 Characteristics of Autism

Show little body language or facial expressions while

interacting
Having difficulty communicating with speech or
gestures
Show interest in very few objects or activities
Have difficulty with routines
Spend time in repetitive movements
 Accommodations for Autism

Show little body language or facial expressions while

interacting- Posting classroom rules

Having difficulty communicating- Providing instructions

orally and written

Show interest in very few objects or activities- Repeat or

rephrase instruction

Have difficulty with routines- Visual or written daily

schedules

Spend time in repetitive movements- Allow extra time

Lesson Plan to Accommodate All Disabilities

Topic: All About Me Story

Grade Level: 2nd Grade
Prerequisite Skills:
Stories will have a beginning, a middle, an end.
They need basic understanding of details(what, who, why, when, and
where)
Good understanding of capital letter usage, grade level diction, and
punctuation.
Objectives of Lesson:
Demonstrate ability to complete tasks.
Demonstrate appropriate behavior.
Share ideas using communication.

Materials: Blue Pen, Red Pen, Clipboard, All-About-Me

planning sheet with large text, audio tape recorder
 Lesson Plan (Contd)

Procedures:
Day One:
1- Teacher will model how to use the all about me planning sheet by using the overhead while
students have their own copy with larger text.
2- Begin by telling students an example of your all about me sheet, choose a story idea you will use
as an example to write with, tell your story orally to the students.
3- Model how you can take the oral story and put it into a written narrative.
4-Have students pick one idea from their list to write their personal narrative about
5- Proceed to tell students do the same and pair up with a partner next to them and share their
story orally.
6- Now have them write their first exciting sentence on a piece of paper and continue to write their
narrative first draft.
Day Two: REVISE
1-Students will start their first draft after teacher models how to use the blue pen to revise
2- Students meet with the partner they had and have them revise their paper using the blue pen

Day Three:
1-Teacher shows how to take the revised first draft and start checking for errors with the red pen
2-Students will make their corrections to their first draft
3- Student can then add title and illustrations
4- Class book in conclusion
 Lesson Plan Accommodations

Sticky notes on students desks to remind student of how much time they
have to complete tasks
Audio recorder for students with disabilities who cant write it down right
away and come back to it later
Give copies of teachers lecture notes
Working In a small group
Tracking sheets- Expected assignments for this activity
Providing a partner student to keep them on task
Color coding items
Providing extra time
Larger font is included
Repetition and clarification
Seat child away from distractions
Ongoing feedback
Provide extensions
Allow oral responses instead of the written assignment