Classroom Challenges
Frequency The estimated incidence of learning disabilities in the general population is between 10 and 15 percent. Past surveys from ABE report an estimated incidence between 10 and 80 percent!…
Instructional Strategies
When working with adults with learning disabilities, it is crucial to understand their academic profile of strengths and weaknesses. The purpose of informal assessment is to determine what students know…
ELL Applications
Specific Learning Difficulties and English Language Learners People from other cultures who enroll in Adult Basic Education classes often come from varied backgrounds, cultures, and a wide range of school…
Resources – Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
PANDA Adult Instructional Intervention This is a service for any student having learning challenges. Click here to obtain more information about the Adult Instructional Intervention. Scroll down for Resources. Formal…
Assistive Technologies
Chronic, Acquired, and Congenital Disabilities There are a multitude of assistive devices used by individuals with physical disabilities. Some common terminology includes: Electronic Aid of Daily Living (EADL) gives independence…
Identification and Diagnosis
AllergiesAllergies are an abnormally high immunologic sensitivity to certain stimuli such as drugs, foods, environmental irritants, microorganisms, or physical conditions, such as temperature extremes. Make sure any allergies are known…
Classroom Challenges
The methods, materials and strategies that are currently used in the ABE classroom generally work well for students with disabilities. These include: Basic Physical Access Classrooms and bathrooms that will…
ELL Applications
Source: Guidelines for Special Education Evaluation and Services for Students with Traumatic Brain Injury, Division of Special Education, Children, Families & Learning, Revised 2000. Adapted for ABE by Linda Strand…
Interview Questions
It is important to ask adult students if they wish to share information concerning any disability that might affect their learning. ABE staff would be unable to identify students who…
Instructional Strategies
It is important that teachers have the same expectations of learning for all students, regardless of any disabilities. Encourage students with disabilities to be as independent as possible. The following…
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