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SoWhat is important for you as teachers to know about your students who are underperforming?The disorder or the label?The specific learning process thats affected?Factors affecting the learning?GenerallyTeachers do not really need to know the exact label.Rather, teachers need to know what they can change and improve.However, if we have a label or name to the difficulty, we can predict some problems and solutions.However, because there is variability within each condition, teachers still need to know the learning process thats affected and what can be done in the classroom.Children with processing difficulties, oftenHave invisible difficulty.Are labelled as being lazy and/or having a bad attitude.Fall through the crack because they have average to above average IQ.Some CausesResults of Accident or AssaultsGenetic or hereditaryBiochemical abnormalities (current clinical evidence does not support dietary restrictions or vitamin deficiencies as contributing to learning disabilities)Environmental possibilities (smokers/drug abuse)Discussion session How to teach them

Tips to teach Dyslexic childDyslexic is a learning disability that causes an individual to struggle with reading and writing. It can also affect other areas of a person's life: focus, memory skills, and organization. When you understand how to teach a dyslexic child, you can help build their self-awareness as well as their cognitive skills by using teaching methods with a multi-sensory approach. This will help them not only in the classroom, but for the rest of their lives.Tips to teach dyslexic childUtilize a multi-sensory approach to teaching. ( touch,sight,sound and movement) 1) Incorporate fun activities into their learning time. Games and other creative activities get the dyslexic child more involved in the learning process. It gives them a sense of accomplishment.

2) Write note cards. Having them read the note card out loud also engages their motor and auditory skills.3) Make sand trays. Students can use these to spell words or draw pictures in the sand. This engages their sense of touch.4) Use colour intentionally. Visual cues help individuals with dyslexia to understand written material. Use colour on the blackboard or marker board

b) Use time wisely.

1) Repeat yourself often. Since dyslexic children may struggle with short-term memory, it is challenging for them to remember what you say2) Use appropriate time limits. It takes dyslexic children longer to complete assignments other students may have no problem completing. Allow dyslexic students more time to take exams and quizzes and to complete homework so they do not feel rushed.

32c) Provide hand outs 1) Write homework instructions directly on the assignment so they know what is expected.

d) Model organizational structures. 1)Use folders to separate different classes or class topics. This makes homework assignments and hand outs easier to find. Colour-code these if possible.

e) Utilize other resources

1) Encourage peer tutoring. Peer resources and social support are probably one of the strongest resources you can offer. Students can read aloud to each other, review notes, or conduct lab experiments together.

2) Utilize appropriate technology. Games, word processors, voice activated software, and digital voice recording can all be very useful for a child with dyslexiaTIPS TO TEACH DYSGRAPHIA PUPILS

a) Air Writing strategy

Practice writing letters and numbers in the air with big arm movements

Practice writing letters and numbers with smaller hand or finger motions

b) Make a sand tray activityStudents can practice to write and spell words in the sand.

c) Use appropriate time limits. Allow extra time for writing activities.

d) Positive appraisalReinforce the positive aspects of students effort.

TIPS TO TEACH ASPERGER/ADHD & AUTISM PUPILS

Visual Learning

-use visual methods of teaching to help the child with Asperger better understanding.

b) Peer buddy support

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c) Try to provide apredictable schedule. Although this is sometimes difficult to do, children with Aspergers thrive on routine.

d) Maintain asafe environment. This means controlling other students who would be a distraction or a problem for the child with Aspergers.

In some cases,cooperative learninggroups will not only improve social skills but also allow the child to exhibit his abilities in certain subjects. Choose the cooperative groups carefully, and continue to monitor the behavior of the student and his peers.

Break assignments and projects down intosmall sectionsthat can be completed one at a time so that the child does not feel overwhelmed with the work.

Createfewer transitionsthroughout the day. For example, try to create a schedule that eliminates unnecessary movement from one location to another.

What made a difference for them?The challengeIncluding all students in all activities.Special needs inclusion classrooms must be able to involve its students in all classroom activities. Teachers need to address how the classroom will communicate with each other and encourage participation.Differentiating curriculumChanging mindsetsPhilosophiesWhat are the implications for you as teachers?Focus on what you can doFind a different way to do things by making adjustmentsSurround yourself by high quality peopleKeep moving forward, opening new doors and doing new thingsTheres a bright future aheadAcknowledge challengesBelieve that you can influence and affect others