Visual supports

Use of tools, such as a calculator or table of math facts 

Seating in close proximity to the teacher and away from distractions

Use of manipulatives

Color contrast overlays

Color-coded manuals, outlines and maps

Visual timers

Advance notice of changes of routine or activity

Provide for daily incremental success opportunities

Small group and one-on-one instruction

Multiple opportunities to practice skills in a variety of different settings

Physical and verbal prompting

Simplify directions and/or break up into “chunks”

Use short, simple sentences and repetition

Call students by name before asking questions

Work with fewer items per page/line and a larger font

Read directions aloud

Use concrete examples, demonstration, and think-alouds

Avoid use of jargon or complex terminology

Support instruction using audio-books, movies, videos, and digital media

Allow additional processing time

Use of word processor

Text-to-speech software

Respond via sign language, picture symbols, or a communication device

Dictate answers to a scribe

Use a digital spellchecker

Capture responses on audio/video recorder