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Seated in close proximity to the teacher
Limit distractions
Note-taker or provision of guided notes
Use of audio recorder
Small group instruction
Visual cues and supports
Provide written instructions
Separate, quiet area to take tests
Extended time
Frequent breaks
Visual timers
Schedule only one exam per day
Break assignments/assessment session into shorter segments
Refer to visual supports often
Modeling and demonstration
Directions simplified or given in chunks
Fewer items per page or line
Recordings of lessons
Provision of notes or outlines
Provision of verbal instruction in a written format
Additional time for processing
Use of word processor
Text-to-speech software
Use of a calculator or math facts table
Dictate answers to a scribe who writes or types
Capture responses on an audio recorder
Use a dictionary and/or thesaurus