This document provides tips and guidelines for teaching students with various exceptionalities, including intellectual, communicative, sensory, behavioral, physical, and multiple disabilities. It recommends hands-on learning, play-based activities, and breaking tasks into small steps for intellectual disabilities. For communicative disabilities, it suggests strategic seating and placement of speakers. Sensory disabilities may benefit from flexible seating and emphasis on structure. Visual aids and meaningful reinforcement are advised for behavioral disabilities. Assistive technology, devices, and therapy strategies can help with physical disabilities. Students with multiple conditions may learn through task chaining.
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Tips and Guide For Students With Exceptionalities
This document provides tips and guidelines for teaching students with various exceptionalities, including intellectual, communicative, sensory, behavioral, physical, and multiple disabilities. It recommends hands-on learning, play-based activities, and breaking tasks into small steps for intellectual disabilities. For communicative disabilities, it suggests strategic seating and placement of speakers. Sensory disabilities may benefit from flexible seating and emphasis on structure. Visual aids and meaningful reinforcement are advised for behavioral disabilities. Assistive technology, devices, and therapy strategies can help with physical disabilities. Students with multiple conditions may learn through task chaining.
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