Note on language: I use the term ‘autistic student’ rather than the phrase ‘student with autism’ to reflect the preference of autistic self-advocates and the neurodiversity movement, which rejects use of person first language because, for this community, autism is seen as central to identity...
The main difference between autism and AS is thought to be in languagedevelopment, in that those with AS will not have had delayed language developmentwhen younger. However, trying to fit a person into a particular sub-group is nothelpful, and all persons with ASD should be assessed for ...
An example of an accommodation would be for a student who is hard of hearing to use specialized audio equipment for listening to a lesson. Here are some other common examples of accommodations:Special Education Modifications How to Modify a Lesson Plan for Special Needs Accommodations vs ...
The term 'special needs' encompasses various conditions that impact a person's daily functions. Some examples are: Communication needs: speech or language impairments Sensorial needs: deafness, vision impairment Developmental needs: Down Syndrome, autism, intellectual impairment Learning needs: specif...
9 Ways IEPs Fall Apart: A Troubleshooting Guide for ADHD Accommodations Could a Behavior Intervention Plan Help Your Student with ADHD? Troubleshoot Your Child’s IEP or 504 Plan How Do I Create an IEP for My Child? Find Out in this Free Resource IEPs & 504 Plans Q: “Can We Include...
Ensure that instructions and expectations for tasks are clear and concise, with a focus on achievable objectives. Provide written or visual instructions when needed. Goal Setting and Self-Monitoring: Teach the student goal-setting and self-monitoring techniques, allowing them to track their own prog...
A central flaw in the argument of opposing these student accommodations is not just that they would take specific accommodations away, which would inevitably take certain students away. It is, in fact, an overarching concession that lecturers and professors cannot determine if a student with...
AutismArt EducationStudent NeedsClassroom EnvironmentDemonstrations (EducationalThe ability to verbalize鈥揳nd therefore think and learn abstractly鈥揾as conditioned people to see the world in logical patterns. People are trained to do so by the wiring of the neurologically typical (neurotypical) brain ...
Can my high school student with a learning disability take an AP class? The school told us AP classes were not for kids with LD. This is discrimination that is actionable underSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Read for yourself what “The Commentary” says in the Federal ...
Is it Legal for a Student to Record Class Lectures? Posted on 10/03/2019 by Wrightslaw — 16 Comments ↓ In my state, it is illegal to record people without their permission. Is there an exception for students with disabilities who need to record class lectures for education purposes?