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List of Accommodations/Modifications for Classroom

Environment for Children with (C)APD(adapted from Auditory Integration Training website:

http://www.aitinstitute.org/auditory_processing_classroom_modifications.htm)

nvironment:

_____Acoustically modified classroom

_____Reduce/minimize distractions:

___ auditory ___ visual ___ tactile

_____Flexible preferential seating

_____Provide isolated area for independent work (e.g., study carrel)

urriculum:

_____Gain students attention prior to delivery of information

_____Use outlines, organizers, study guides

_____Use technology to provide visual clues (e.g., overhead, computer)

_____Emphasize critical information

_____Monitor students attending skills; provide breaks if necessary

_____Provide teacher notes

_____Pre-teach vocabulary

_____Use peer partners

_____Use cooperative learning groups

_____Provide visual augmentation

_____Modeling (clear demonstration of student performance expectations)

_____Use manipulatives

_____Reduce language level or reading level of assignments

_____Adjust difficulty level and length of assignments

_____Speak clearly without over exaggerating; adjust rate as needed

_____Extend time for task completion

_____Give extra cues or prompts

_____Provide alternative grading system

_____Avoid penalizing for spelling errors

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valuation:

_____Teach test taking strategies

_____Provide alternative testing options

_____Read test to student_____Allow oral response

_____Provide tape recorded tests

_____Allow tape recorded responses

_____Allow someone to record student responses

_____Preview language of test directions

_____Allow real world application/assessment

_____Tests administered by ESE teacher_____Extend testing time

_____Provide alternate testing formats:

___ multiple choice ___ short answer ___ essay

___ fill-in the blank ___ true/false ___ open book

omain C: Independent Functioning

_____Provide self-advocacy training and reinforce students use

_____Teach organizational strategies_____Teach study skills

_____Use visual daily schedule and calendars

_____Train students to look and listen

_____Review and check often for understanding

_____Have student paraphrase directions

_____Use study sheet to organize material

_____Review and practice in real life situations_____Organize long-term assignments into manageable, sequenced steps

_____Vary type of response (e.g., copying, recognition, recall with cues)

_____Allow time for transitioning activities

_____Keep parents, teachers, and other professionals informed of students

dependent functioning

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omain E: Communication

_____Use FM system

_____Use ear plugs to reduce distractions

_____Use tape recorder_____Provide note taker assistance

_____Provide assistive technology as needed

_____Use listening cues

_____Keep parents, teachers, and other professionals informed of students

ommunication strategies

_____Encourage and praise student for participation in expressive language

tivities

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