To be effective, an accommodation must match the specific learning needs of the individual student. Typical accommodations include:
• tutors
• note takers
• alternate format texts, including Braille, large print or audio
• extended time for exams; special location for exams; oral exams
• assistive technology including adaptive hardware or software
• assistance in research libraries
• interpreters
• captioning services
Learning assessments enable schools and post-secondary institutions to determine what accommodations are necessary to support students with disabilities. While your teen is still in school, early identification and coding will enable the school to develop an Individualized Program Plan (IPP) that will support your teen's learning needs. The IPP will be updated as your teen