Penny is a young girl with Down syndrome in Mrs. Frank's second-grade class. She has been identified as having a moderate intellectual disability. Penny continues to be quite shy; speaking very softly when asked a direct question and never makes eye contact. Her IEP addresses socialization issues, specifically targeting these two areas. Based on accommodation strategies recommended in the
textbook, describe strategies for assisting Penney with speaking audibly and making eye contact when doing so.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer should include: match expectations to instruction by teaching Penny what audible speech is and how to make eye contact appropriately, identify the optimal time when the student would be the most receptive to instruction, enlist natural support systems such as peers/parents/siblings/other school personnel to help the student practice their skills, create a collaborative effort with the family, and use assistive technology such as a tape recorder for student practice.
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