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A browsable list of common accommodations grouped by what they actually help with.
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Accommodations aren't favors — they're how a fair playing field gets built. Skim by the problem you're seeing and bring a few options to the table.
For attention & focus
- Preferential seating
- Scheduled movement breaks
- Chunked instructions
- A quiet space to reset
For sensory needs
- Noise-reducing headphones
- Dimmer / alternative lighting
- Permission to fidget
- Advance warning of fire drills
For processing & output
- Extra time on tasks and tests
- Verbal answers instead of written
- Notes or slides provided in advance
- Assistive tech (speech-to-text)
For regulation
- A check-in adult
- A discreet exit signal
- Reduced homework load during hard weeks
You don't pick everything. Choose the two or three that target what you're actually seeing, and review them next term.