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Level of Adjustments 1

Manage environmental distractions such as noise and lighting. Eg., use demonstration and visual stimulus materials.

Level of Adjustments 2

Monitor independent use of Braille or sign language. Teach and foster expressive communication in a group context / reinforce specific strategies. Eg., listen and retell.

Level of Adjustments 3

Monitor adjustments to classroom environment to enable use of acoustic modification and/or amplification. Provide visual support such as text enlargement. Pre-teaching to include vocabulary. Introduction of alternative communication system. Eg., develop vocabulary of signs such as Makaton.

Level of Adjustments 4

Teach sign language to support oral communication. Deploy a note taker in the classroom. Pre-teach vocabulary, themes and routines. Eg., develop English skills: L1 & L2 method, develop and use taped materials and provide close adult proximity across some learning areas.

Level of Adjustments 5

Use alternative communication technologies such as voice input or picture/symbol system. Use extensive ongoing instruction to support the introduction of Braille/Auslan. Develop programs to manage the process of moving from oral communication to the full use of Auslan. Eg., provide Brialle materials and instructions.

Case Studies

• Middle Childhood

Level of Adjustments 6

Deploy a note taker or sign interpreter for full Auslan use. Intensively use assistive technology to support augmentative or alternative communication systems in all situations. Eg., deploy interpreter for visual demonstration and materials such as videos.

Case Studies

• Early Childhood