Language Processing Problems – Tips and Strategies to Adapt and Modify Materials and Instruction to Improve Language Comprehension
Accommodating the needs of students with language processing problems, receptive language disabilities, dyslexia and listening comprehension weaknesses involves:
* Presenting written material in brief and direct terms;
* Omitting non-essential details and double negatives; [li}Avoiding multiple choice items that require complex analysis of language should be limited. Focus instead on essential details and facts required to master the subject matter;
* Allowing extra time for students to listen to, think about, and form their own thoughts about written and spoken materials used in class;
* Allowing students to discuss assignments with each other and with teachers to get clarification; and
* Using visual models and hands-on projects when possible to allow students to gain understanding of material using their visual learning skills.
Accommodating Language Processing Deficits – Ways Teachers and Parents can Implement Accommodations:
* Tape lectures and lessons for playback at home during study and homework sessions;
* Have a teacher, aide, peer tutor, or other appropriate person paraphrase instructions in writing or on tape;
* Simplify words in text. Paraphrase by eliminating non-essential words and phrases, and double negatives;
* Help the child summarize what he has read and write it down in brief, easy-to-understand terms;
* Provide examples of good work, and point out features of the work that contribute to its quality. Check to ensure the student understands what characteristics distinguish good work from poor work;
* Break large reading assignments into smaller sections;
* Note the most important parts of text and instructions. Use a highlighter, and write these down in simple, concise terms;
* Create a study guide that includes key vocabulary with definitions, guiding questions, and a clear statement of learning goals for the reading or task;
* Make liberal use of visual models, pictures, videos, computer generated models, or any other means available to allow students to use their visual reasoning skills to understand materials and to express their own understanding; and
* Allow students to use visual models and projects as alternatives to written assignments or spoken presentations when possible.
* Allow students to use multisensory materials and strategies.
GreatSchools has discussion forums where parents can connect and share information, questions and concerns. The following link is for a forum discussion thread where parents are discussing their childrens’ language processing issues:
GreatSchools is an independent, nonprofit organization that improves education by inspiring parents to get involved. It empowers parents with information and tools so they can choose the best school for their children, support their children’s education and improve schools in their communities. Parents choose GreatSchools to connect with each other – to find the right schools, to share stories and advice, and to get their parenting questions answered. In the past year alone, more than 35 million people visited GreatSchools (www.greatschools.org). With hundreds of thousands of ratings and parent reviews about schools across the country, GreatSchools is the paramount parent-to-parent education community. A Webby award-winning site, GreatSchools is supported by foundations and corporations, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Robertson Foundation, and the Walton Family Foundation. GreatSchools – Involved parents. Successful kids.
GreatSchools has a section of their website dedicated to learning issues:
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