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Grade Levels: 8-10

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Grade Levels: 7-12

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Be consistent with classroom routines; this will encourage students to be prepared and provide them with clear expectations. Provide a visual daily schedule that can be easily understood by all students; utilize photos, icons, and timers to ease transitions.

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Developmental delay refers to a condition in which a child or individual does not reach typical developmental milestones at the expected times. An individual with a developmental delay may have impacted physical development, cognitive development, communication development, social or emotional development, or adaptive development.

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infants, children, adults

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Student may have cognitive delays (thinking and problem solving abilities). Student may require an IEP or 504 plan. Student may learn in a special education classroom, general classroom, or a combination of both.

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Delays in physical development, gross, and motor skills. Delay or lack of ability to complete in every day activities independently. Student may need adaptive tools in the classroom and at home.

May need physical and/or occupational therapy.

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Delays in speech and language development.

May need speech and language therapy.

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It can be caused by...

Pregnancy complications

Genetic or hereditary conditions (ex. Down syndrome)

Metabolic disorders like phenylketonuria (PKU)

Trauma to the brain, such as shaken baby syndrome

Severe psychosocial trauma (ex. PTSD)

Exposure to certain toxic substances like prenatal alcohol exposure or lead poisoning

Serious infections

Food deprivation, or environmental issues

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Delays in social skills and emotional regulation.

May need behavioral therapy.

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Grade Level: 10-12

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utilize reading materials at variable reading levels and formats

offer assignments that vary in difficulty

present information visually and audibly

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tiered activities, scaffolding

personal agendas

more time and assistance on assignments

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choice in assignment/project product

separate rubric that matches student skill/ability

allow independent and group work

positive feedback

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quiet, non-distracting areas

layout conscious of student needs and movement (student-centered classroom)

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Remove all but the necessary materials from the student's desk surface. Minimize distracting visual displays, hanging mobiles, etc. Try to have a closed-door storage area to store excess classroom materials. Ensure the student is not seated by major classroom “traffic areas”.

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Start scaffolding with the teacher using explicit instruction, then slowly begin to let the students acquire the skill, moving towards the goal of student mediated instruction. Original focus on individual achievement, individual progress, and individual learning.

use a sequential, simultaneous structured multi-sensory approach

gradual release (I do, we do, you do)

break down tasks into smaller steps; demonstrate steps, and then have students repeat the steps, one at a time

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Acknowledge level of achievement by being specific. Make individualized comments and instructions in feedback. Encourage students by highlighting their successes and encourage improvement with constructive criticism and allow revisions.

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What causes developmental delay?

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How can you differentiate academic content for individuals with developmental delays?

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What assistive technology would help an individual with a developmental delay that impacts their mobility?

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What kind of classroom environment is ideal for individuals with developmental delays?

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Why might an individual with a developmental delay need an IEP or 504 plan?