Supporting Children with Learning Disabilities

In her book, The Intentional Teacher, Ann Epstein provides these suggestions for supporting the participation of children with learning disabilities in early childhood activities by providing extra help organizing information and performing tasks:

• Eliminate or reduce background noise and clutter as much as possible
   
• Post pictures and word sequences of schedules and routines in prominent places
   
• Make suggestions that give children clues or choices for next step in an activity
   
• Have quiet places in the room
   
• Show children how to use the tools and materials in the classroom
   
• Keep transitions to a minimum
   

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