Accommodations for Dyslexic Students
Question:
What kinds of accommodations can be given to dyslexic students studying and taking exams?
Answer:
Some common accommodations for dyslexic students are:
- Oral testing
- Additional time on tests
- Use of untimed tests
- Eliminate or reduce spelling tests
- Don’t force oral reading
- Accept dictated homework
- Reduce homework load
- Grade on content, not spelling nor handwriting
- Reduce copying tasks
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