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Symptoms |
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Strategies |
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Has trouble recalling words for usage
in speech. Says, "Whatchamacallit", "you know", frequently. |
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Encourage verbalizing and
visualization. |
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Greatly encourage verbal response
and oral participation. |
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Prepare class. |
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Be patient and listen. |
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Give first syllable of word for
student. |
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May have articulation difficulties. |
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Refer to speech pathologist. |
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Observe and gently correct if possible. |
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Uses elaborate gesture system and sound
effects to offset his/her inability to express himself/herself
verbally. |
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Reinforce verbalization. |
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Teach the student to respond in
complete sentences for both oral and written questions. |
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May have problem with written language.
Essay, creative writing, spelling sentences will be short. |
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Help student organize his/her notes. |
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Understanding grammar will help
syntax. |
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Adjust length of assignment at
first. |
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Accept short sentences. |
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Teach elaboration of sentences. |
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Teach descriptive words. |
