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Speech, Language & Communication Accommodations Quick Reference
A free one-page guide with practical support ideas for families, educators and school teams. Download a copy or open the PDF to print it.
Inside the quick reference
- Environment and seating
- Preferential seating, reduced distractions, flexible seating.
- Expressive language
- Sentence starters, visuals, response choices to support communication.
- Assessment and testing
- Extended time, small-group setting, clarify directions.
- AAC and communication supports
- AAC access, visual supports, honor all communication.
- Self-advocacy and communication repair
- Ask for repetition, request more time, clarify messages.
Use these examples as a starting point for discussing supports that fit an individual learner’s needs.
Guiding principles
- Student Centered: Supports individual strengths, needs, and goals.
- Evidence Based: Strategies grounded in research and best practices.
- Team Driven: Collaboration across roles for consistent and coordinated support.
- Inclusive Design: Built to remove barriers and support all learners.