Receptive Language

Difficulty relating words to meaning

Difficulty with multiple-meaning words

Difficulty writing from dictation

Difficulty following oral directions

Difficulty with word problems

Difficulty comprehending what is read

Struggles to think abstractly

Difficulty retaining information presented orally

Difficultly understanding figurative language and humor

Difficulty with concepts such as comparative size, quantity, and temporal and spatial relationships

Use concrete or visual representations

Speak at an average pace

Make use of mnemonics

Allow extra time to complete assignments

Give written or visual information along with directions given orally

Use analogies, concept maps, etc.

Give frequent feedback

Use color-coding

Structure the environment with a predictable routine and visual schedule