Synopsis
The NCCD Portal series on classroom adjustments for students with disability focuses on understanding how a disability can present in different ways and require different levels of adjustment and support. The podcasts give listeners practical advice and information regarding a range of disabilities and practical adjustments that can be made to support their students.
Episodes
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Classroom adjustments: Fragile X syndrome
26/11/2019 Duration: 25minIn this episode, we discuss adjustments teachers make in the classroom to support students with Fragile X syndrome. A genetic condition, Fragile X syndrome is characterised by intellectual disability resulting in lifelong implications. This condition is rarer in girls than it is in boys. Students with Fragile X syndrome will experience a number of learning difficulties. Some students may have developmental issues including delayed speech, while others may exhibit behavioural problems such as repetitive actions and difficulty socialising. Processing sensory information can also be challenging for students with Fragile X syndrome.
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Classroom adjustments: Spina bifida
26/11/2019 Duration: 25minIn this episode, we showcase some adjustments teachers can make in the classroom to support students with spina bifida. A congenital abnormality of the spine and sometimes the brain, spina bifida can range in severity from slight functional impairment to severe physical and intellectual disability. Students with spina bifida are individuals who may have a variety of learning needs. Some students may have difficulties with executive functioning and memory, while others may find gross and fine motor tasks challenging and may experience personal care challenges, including significant continence issues.
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Classroom adjustments: Muscular Dystrophy
11/09/2019 Duration: 26minIn this podcast, learn more about Muscular Dystrophy. A student, parent, teacher and an expert discuss adjustments that can be made to support students in the classroom.
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Classroom adjustments: Down syndrome
11/09/2019 Duration: 25minIn this podcast, listen to a student, parent, teacher and an expert discuss potential adjustments that can be made in class and find out more about Down syndrome.
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Classroom adjustments: Tourette Syndrome
24/07/2019 Duration: 26minIn this podcast, listen to a parent, teachers and expert discuss potential adjustments that can be made in class and find out more about Tourette Syndrome.
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Classroom adjustments: ADHD
09/07/2019 Duration: 21minIn this podcast, listen to a parent, teacher and expert discuss potential adjustments that can be made in class and find out more about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
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Classroom adjustments: Developmental Language Disorder
09/07/2019 Duration: 24minIn this podcast, learn more about Developmental Language Disorder. A student, parent, teacher and an expert discuss adjustments that can be made to support students in the classroom.
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Classroom adjustments: Hearing Loss
26/06/2019 Duration: 20minIn this podcast, learn more about hearing loss. A student, parent, teacher and an expert discuss adjustments that can be made to support students in the classroom.
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Classroom adjustments: Sport
26/06/2019 Duration: 21minIn this podcast, learn more about adjustments that can be made in a sports class. Students, parents, teachers, an expert and a Paralympian discuss adjustments that can be made to support students to participate in sports.
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Classroom adjustments: Mental health
29/05/2019 Duration: 20minIn this podcast, listen to a parent, teachers and expert discuss potential adjustments that can be made in class and find out more about mental health.
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Classroom adjustments: Cerebral Palsy
29/05/2019 Duration: 19minIn this podcast, learn more about cerebral palsy. A student, parent, teacher and an expert discuss adjustments that can be made to support students in the classroom.
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Classroom adjustments: Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
22/05/2019 Duration: 19minIn this podcast, listen to a student, parent, teacher and an expert discuss potential adjustments that can be made in class and find out more about ABI.
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Classroom adjustments: Vision impairment
22/05/2019 Duration: 19minIn this podcast, listen to a student, parent, teacher and an expert discuss potential adjustments that can be made in class and find out more about vision impairment.
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Classroom adjustments: Epilepsy
10/02/2019 Duration: 23minIn this podcast, listen to a student, parent, teacher and an expert discuss potential adjustments that can be made in class and clear up some common misconceptions about epilepsy.
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Classroom adjustments: Autism
10/02/2019 Duration: 28minIn this podcast, listen to a student, parent, teacher and an expert discuss potential adjustments that can be made in class and find out more about autism.
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Classroom adjustments: Specific learning needs (Dysgraphia)
10/02/2019 Duration: 27minIn this podcast, listen to a teacher and an expert discuss potential classroom adjustments to support students with specific learning needs and find out about Dysgraphia.
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Classroom adjustments: Specific learning needs (Dyslexia)
10/02/2019 Duration: 22minIn this podcast, listen to a student, parent, teacher and an expert discuss potential educational adjustments that can be made in class.
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Classroom adjustments: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
10/02/2019 Duration: 25minIn this podcast, learn more about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and listen to experts discuss potential adjustments that can be made in class to support students with FASD.