Role Enrichment

By: Carmen Willings
teachingvisuallyimpaired.com
Updated May 27, 2024
As you work within teams, learn the terminology and practices of other disciplines. Not only will this help expand your knowledge and understanding to support students, but by learning information about the roles and practices of team members you demonstrate your willingness to be a team player. Your willingness to listen and learn from others will not only help you support your student but may make team members more willing to listen to you. While you should always be ready to share information and offer support, be just as ready to listen & learn as other team members share information. By working together as a team, you can address complex needs and provide comprehensive support for students with disabilities.
 
Special Education Teacher:
  • Collaborate on instructional strategies and sensory supports.
  • Provide feedback and share insights on the student's needs and motivations.
  • Work together to create activities and interactions that support the student's visual and learning needs.
 
Physical Therapist:
  • Collaborate on positioning strategies to support visual engagement.
  • Discuss materials and activities that encourage movement and visual exploration.
  • Plan activities and sensory areas to accommodate different positions and movements throughout the day.
 
Occupational Therapist:
  • Collaborate on sensory strategies and material suggestions.
  • Determine adapted materials and sensory supports to promote participation in daily activities.
  • Work on shared goals related to fine motor skills, sensory development, and braille readiness.
 
Speech and Language Pathologist:
  • Collaborate on communication methods and systems.
  • Provide input on visual accessibility, print size, and picture use.
  • Share activity ideas and strategies for interactive sensory stories and teacher-made activities.
  
Focusing on collaboration, mutual support, and shared goals creates a student-centered approach. This prioritizes the unique needs and abilities of each individual. Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams is essential for providing effective support and maximizing student outcomes.

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teaching strategies
compensatory skills
Concept DevelopmentAlternative CommunicationEmergent Literacy​Access Print
​Pre-Braille ​Braille Code​​​Braille Formatting
​Braillewriter​​Slate & Stylus​​Tactile Graphics​Nemeth Code​Access Classes​Abacus ​Organize​​Study Skills​Time Management​​​​Listening Skills
assistive technology
social skills
Self determination
sensory efficiency
Sensory Input
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​Auditory ReadinessVisual Efficiency Skills​Optical Device Instruction​Tactual Efficiency​Tactile Readiness ​
Independent Living
​ Eating & Table MannersClothing IdentificationTelephoneFood PreparationMoney & BudgetService Agencies​SafetyHygiene & GroomingPersonal HealthHousehold Skills​​Shopping & Consumerism
Orientation & Mobility
Recreation & Leisure
career & vocational