Chapter 10Interventions for Specific Problems

Visual Perceptual Visual Perceptual DeficitsDeficits

Model correct symbols (reverses or inverts) Strip, sand, chalk board

Loses place, skips lines Use finger, bookmark, have student interact with words

Can not copy accurately Sit near board, mnemonics

Poor letter formation Paper positioning, other materials than paper and pencil

Laborious handwriting, messy papers Dictate answers, alternate response, type

Auditory Processing Auditory Processing DeficitsDeficits

Speak slowly

Peer buddy

Written notes provided

Check for understanding

Use visuals

Have student write words

Proximity to instruction

Lessen distractions

Spatial Awareness Spatial Awareness DeficitsDeficits

Buddy

Visual arrows/ signs

Use graph paper

Foldables

Assignment calendar

Conceptual DeficitsConceptual Deficits Role play social situations

Check for understanding

Model situations

Make inference type questions (what will happen next?)

Cooperative groups

Memory DeficitsMemory Deficits Memory games

Highlight, underline, mark up text

Open note tests

Visuals

Provide only required information

Use calculator

Concrete examples

Poor work habitsPoor work habits Know your students

Chunk assignments

Eliminate distractions

Monitor stress levels

Communicate with parent

Rewards

Extra time to complete work

Behavior plan

Other LD InterventionsOther LD Interventions Keep accurate attendance records

Adult advisor

Peer group

Allow time in class to start homework

Meet with student

Poor Social Poor Social Relationships/ BehaviorsRelationships/ Behaviors

Be alert

Know student

Talk privately

Be calm

Deal with behavior

Don’t punish everyone in group

Don’t for interactions

Determine what is causing the behavior (ABC)

Dyslexia- pg 192-194Dyslexia- pg 192-194 Poor phonemic awareness (hear sounds in

words)

Difficult telling how many sounds in words

Slow acquisition

Slow recall

StrategiesStrategies Extra time

True/false

Time management

Positive feedback

Allow for choice

Look at sample assignment on page 193

Tips for ADHD or ADDTips for ADHD or ADD Seat in quiet setting

Chunk assignments

Supervise child getting started on work

Ignore behaviors that do not disturb

Extra time

Prepare for changes in routine

Contracts

Frequent breaks

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