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Modifications at School

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Collaborating with Schools

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Encourage collaboration with teachers to ensure modifications are integrated into daily routines. Discuss options like:

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• Classroom Adaptations: How teachers can modify lessons and activities.

• Individual Plans: Developing personalized strategies in a 504Plan or IEP.

1. Modify Assignments

• Reduce the workload for longer tasks to prevent overwhelm.

• Example: Shorten writing assignments or allow fewer math problems as practice.

2. Adjust Testing Formats

• Offer alternate formats, such as multiple-choice instead of essay questions or oral presentations instead of written reports.

3. Provide Options for Movement

• Allow children to complete tasks while standing or using tools like wobble chairs to help them focus.

4. Flexible Deadlines

• Adjust due dates for larger assignments to accommodate the child’s pace.

• Example: Allow extra days for multi-step projects.

5. Alternative Participation

• Modify how a child participates in classroom activities.

• Example: If oral reading is challenging, allow them to listen instead.

6. Visual and Verbal Supports

• Provide checklists, visual schedules, and step-by-step guides for multi-step tasks.

• Example: A chart showing the steps of a science experiment or a visual timeline for a history project.

7. Adjust Group Work Dynamics

• Place the child in smaller, more structured groups to minimize confusion or frustration.

• Example: Assign specific roles to each student in the group.

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