Vision Impairments
- Work with the Visually Impaired Teacher/Specialist at your school
- Every child is different, find out exactly how impaired each child is
- Use large pictures with high contrast
- Use light boxes
- Add tactile components to therapy
- Use props with book activities
- Use sounds when possible
- Describe what they see or feel
Fine Motor Impairments
- Work with Occupational Therapist
- Larger manipulatives
- Adapt activities that require painting
- Use adapted equipment as necessary
- Hand braces
- Adapted writing implements
- Adapted scissors
- Provide hand stability and support if needed
Gross Motor Impairments
- Work with Physical Therapist
- Ask about best working position/posture
- Use sitting supports if needed
- Ask about best place for switches/devices
- Adapt activities that require movement