Characteristics
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Perceiving words, letters, and
numbers inaccurately
Directionality problems in reading
and math
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Trouble copying from a model
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Difficulty perceiving words and
numbers as separate units
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Struggling with identifying symbols,
gaining info from pictures, charts,
graphs or using visually presented
material.
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May lose place frequently
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Visual memory problems
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Headaches after reading
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Poor object recognition
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Difficulty writing on lines.
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Poor spatial relations
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Poor visual discrimination
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Stop & Jot:
Based on the characteristics,
which students come to mind?
How does it manifest in the
classroom?
Classroom Strategies
 Confusion of similarly
shaped letters & numbers
(b/d, p/q/g, z/s)
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Have student do word and/or
letter sorts.
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Provide student with word frames
where the letter needs to be filled
in (i.e., student needs to fill in a
“b” or a “d”).
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Clearly spaced words and
problems, more white space on
pages, use teacher made tests with
fewer test items per page.
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Enlarge print.
How does it manifest in the
classroom?
Classroom Strategies
 Frequent word reversals
(“was” instead of “saw”)
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Use word sorts.
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Use colored overlays.
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Have students cross check their decoding:
Does it look right? Does it sound right?
Does it make sense?
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Provide student with copy of notes, an
outline or a Power Point presentation.
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Use cloze activities and frames.
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Use darker lines on the paper and more
space to write.
How does it manifest in the
classroom?
Classroom Strategies
 Difficulty tracking print
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Enlarge print on paper, or via AV
equipment.
 Letters appear to wiggle or
jump on the page to the
student
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Use a line guide or bookmark.
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Use visual tool to emphasize text such as a
colored overlay, or framed magnifier.
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Print worksheets or tests on colored paper.
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Try a reading pen that reads aloud.
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Read aloud websites.
Turn & Talk:
* Which strategies have you tried
and found successful?
* Name a new strategy that
you’d like to try on!
How does it manifest in the
classroom?
Classroom Strategies
 Problems distinguishing
between symbols (+,-, <, >,
etc.)
 Highlight symbol before
they start their work.
 Color code symbols e.g.
blue for addition, yellow for
subtraction.
 Allow students to work
with a study buddy.
How does it manifest in the
classroom?
Classroom Strategies
 Difficulty aligning math
problems
 Use graph paper or turn
lined paper sideways.
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Use a place value chart or
mat to record problems.
 Use both visual and auditory
directions; break into steps.
 Use manipulatives or tactile
activities.
How does it manifest in the
classroom?
Classroom Strategies
 Difficulty with one to one
correspondence
 Increase distance between
objects/manipulatives for
counting.
 Model hand over hand.
How does it manifest in the
classroom?
Classroom Strategies
 Difficulty copying things
from the board
 Preferential seating near the
board or screen.
 Provide a copy of Keynote
or Powerpoint slides for
note taking.
 Use pictures or icons to
help students zero in on key
information.