Provide one-on-one test administration

A teacher or aide administers the test to your child alone, allowing for extra support and personalized pacing.

Testing & Assessment

Give directions in small, sequential steps using simple language

The teacher will break complex instructions into 1-3 simple steps at a time, using short sentences, so your child isn't overwhelmed by too much information at once.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Allow extended processing time (5-10+ seconds) before responding

Your child gets extra time to think about and process what was asked before they need to respond, without being rushed or interrupted.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Have student restate or paraphrase directions to confirm understanding

Your child will repeat back the directions in their own words to make sure they understood what they're supposed to do.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Provide visual aids, graphic organizers, or models of completed work

The teacher will show pictures, examples, or finished samples of what your child should create or do, so they can see the goal clearly.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Use one instruction or question at a time (avoid multi-part requests)

Instead of asking multiple things at once ('Put your name on it, do the first 5 problems, then line up'), the teacher will give one instruction at a time.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Check for understanding and provide frequent feedback early in tasks

The teacher will check in with your child right at the start of assignments and again throughout, to catch misunderstandings early and guide them on track.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Pre-teach vocabulary and concepts before lessons begin

Your child will learn important new words and ideas ahead of time, in a smaller group or one-on-one, so classroom lessons make more sense.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Provide visual cues or prompts (gestures, pointers, photos, symbols)

The teacher will use hand signals, pointing, pictures, or symbols to help your child understand what to do, beyond just words.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Stand near student and use a cue to signal attention before giving directions

Before giving directions, the teacher will position themselves near your child and use a quiet signal (like a touch or a phrase) to make sure they're ready to listen.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Use demonstration or model the task before student begins

The teacher will show your child how to do the task step-by-step before asking them to try it on their own.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Present information in student's preferred learning style(s)

The teacher will deliver information in ways your child learns best—for example, using hands-on activities, visuals, or listening, depending on what works for them.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Speak slowly and at a measured pace with pauses

The teacher will slow down their speech and add natural pauses, giving your child more time to process what's being said.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Clarify expectations and success criteria using rubrics or checklists

Your child will receive a clear list or rubric showing exactly what they need to do and what 'done right' looks like for each assignment.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Post visual schedules, routines, and instructions in the classroom

Your child will see pictures or written steps posted around the room showing what to do during different activities or transitions.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Teach skills in multiple real-world settings and situations

Your child will practice new skills not just in the classroom but in real-life situations (hallway, cafeteria, home) so they learn to use them everywhere.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Connect new information to student's personal interests and experiences

The teacher will relate new topics to things your child cares about, so the material is more meaningful and easier to understand.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Use a hierarchical prompt system (least to most intrusive support)

The teacher will start by giving your child a very small hint, and only increase help if needed, building independence gradually.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Reduce language complexity in instructions and classroom rules

Classroom rules and expectations will be stated in very simple language your child can understand, without complex vocabulary.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Monitor independent work frequently and provide corrective feedback

The teacher will watch your child work, step in to fix mistakes right away, and explain what they did right or wrong while it's still fresh.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Provide activity-based or hands-on learning opportunities

Your child will learn by doing—manipulating objects, moving around, or engaging in hands-on projects rather than just sitting and listening.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Provide direct, specific feedback about performance in appropriate settings

The teacher will tell your child exactly what they did well and what needs work, in a private or calm way that doesn't embarrass them.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Use verbal cueing, visual prompting, and auditory reminders strategically

The teacher will combine different types of hints—spoken words, pointing, symbols, or sounds—to help your child remember what to do.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Use concise, direct language in verbal and written prompts

When prompting your child, the teacher will use the fewest words possible and get right to the point, avoiding extra details or words.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Encourage student to ask for help or clarification without penalty

Your child will be taught and encouraged to raise their hand or ask 'Can you help me?' whenever they're confused, and will never be made to feel bad for asking.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Provide post-teaching or review of difficult concepts after initial lessons

After a lesson, the teacher will review tricky ideas again in a smaller group or one-on-one to make sure your child really understands before moving on.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Provide a visual timer or clock to show work and break time

Your child can see a visual timer (like a Time Timer) that shows how much work or break time is left, so transitions feel less surprising.

Time Management & Transitions

Display a visual daily schedule at the student's desk or classroom

Your child can see what's happening next in the day (pictures or words), which reduces anxiety and helps them prepare for changes.

Time Management & Transitions

Use verbal or written reminders and cues for time management

The teacher reminds your child when tasks are due or when time is running out, helping them stay aware of deadlines.

Time Management & Transitions

Provide a first-then visual chart or checklist for task sequences

Your child sees a visual checklist showing 'first do this, then do that,' which helps them stay organized and know what comes next.

Time Management & Transitions

Allow extended time during meals or self-feeding activities

Your child is given unhurried time during lunch or snack to eat at their own pace without pressure.

Time Management & Transitions

Provide verbal and visual transition warnings before activity changes

Your child is told and shown (with a timer or visual) when a change is coming, like 'In 5 minutes we'll clean up and go to lunch.'

Time Management & Transitions

Use a checklist or visual supports for multi-step directions

Your child receives written or pictured step-by-step instructions so they can follow along and check off each step as they go.

Time Management & Transitions

Provide transition warning songs, signals, or rituals for younger students

Your child hears a special song or signal (like a bell) that means a transition is coming, making it feel less abrupt.

Time Management & Transitions

Use a portable visual schedule or 'now and next' card the student carries

Your child carries a small picture card showing what they're doing now and what comes next, so they always know what to expect.

Time Management & Transitions

Offer small group or individual instruction sessions

Your child will receive some instruction one-on-one or in a small group (3-5 students) rather than only in the large classroom, allowing for more personalized teaching.

Classroom Environment & Seating

Provide assistance with transitions between classrooms/spaces

An adult will help your child move between classrooms and around the building, providing guidance and reducing anxiety about transitions and crowded hallways.

Classroom Environment & Seating

Use visual supports and labeled spaces in the classroom

The classroom will use pictures, signs, and color-coding to help your child understand where materials are, where activities happen, and what comes next.

Classroom Environment & Seating

Assign classroom helper or peer buddy to support navigation

Your child will have a peer buddy or classroom helper to assist them during transitions, unstructured times, and when navigating social situations.

Classroom Environment & Seating

Implement consistent classroom layout to reduce confusion

The teacher will keep furniture and materials in the same places so your child knows where to find everything and can navigate independently with confidence.

Classroom Environment & Seating

Allow use of manipulatives (blocks, counters, base-10 sets) during lessons

Your child uses hands-on materials like blocks or counters to visualize math problems and understand how numbers work together.

Math Support

Provide enlarged or large-print manipulatives for better visibility

Your child gets bigger, easier-to-see manipulatives so they can handle and count materials more independently during math lessons.

Math Support

Provide abacus as alternative to calculator for computation

Your child can use an abacus to solve math problems by moving beads, giving them a hands-on way to compute without a digital calculator.

Math Support

Allow use of number line, ten frame, or other visual tools

Your child has access to visual tools like number lines or ten frames that show how numbers relate to each other.

Math Support

Use multi-sensory activities (counting with objects, rhythm, movement)

The teacher uses hands-on, movement-based activities to teach math concepts, which helps your child focus and remember better.

Math Support

Provide tens frame or base-10 blocks for place value understanding

Your child uses ten frames or base-10 blocks to physically see what place value means and how numbers are grouped by tens and ones.

Math Support

Allow sensory diet activities (vestibular, proprioceptive, or tactile input)

Your child does planned sensory activities—like swinging, jumping, squeezing, or rubbing different textures—to help regulate their nervous system.

Sensory & Movement Needs

Provide time-timer or visual schedule to support transition between activities

Your child uses a visual timer or schedule to understand how long an activity lasts and what comes next, reducing anxiety.

Sensory & Movement Needs

Provide access to chewable items or oral sensory tools (safe chew necklaces)

Your child can wear a safe chewing necklace or use oral sensory tools (like rubber tubing) to self-regulate through chewing.

Sensory & Movement Needs