In this Parent Perspective, Salle, the mother of a high school student with Aphasia, discusses the LEAD (Learning and Education about Disabilities) program at her daughter Hillary's school. Salle credits the program with helping her daughter develop the crucial tools necessary to succeed: self-advocacy , self-knowledge and self esteem. In spite of dire predictions from well-meaning professionals, Hillary attended a four-year college.
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The following is a transcription of the podcast, “Accommodations vs. Modifications: What’s the Difference? (Audio).”
In this NCLD podcast, Candace Cortiella speaks with Dr. Lindy Crawford about accommodations and modifications for students with learning disabilities (LD)... More >
Students with learning disabilities (LD) — such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia — often need accommodations in order to complete the same assignments as other students. Accommodations do not alter the content of assignments, give students an unfair advantage, or change wha... More >
While the majority of a student's program should be as closely aligned with the general education curriculum as possible, some accommodations and modifications may be necessary. Listed below are some suggested ways to aid students with specific learning disabilities learn more effect... More >
Reader beware! This month's roundup is on somewhat shaky ground. When it comes to the issue of accommodations for students with LD, common sense is usually what drives our decision-making, and we tend to be quite comfortable (even complacent) granting a wide range of accommodations t... More >
Accommodations for the Classroom
An accommodation is an adjustment that allows you to participate in school or at work in a way that matches your learning strengths. Accommodations can include, among other things, a quiet work area, extra time to complete tasks, repetition of instr... More >
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