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Support communication using recommended approaches
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Key areas where students may need support’
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Use clear, concise language
Use clear, concise language
Consider your use of language.
Support important information and instructions with pictures, objects and gestures.
- Use fewer words.
- Slow down your rate of speaking.
- Speak clearly and directly to students, taking care over similarly-sounding words such as “trees” and “cheese”.
- Give students more time to process information.
- Explore a range of visual communication tools to support classroom routines and prepare for transitions.
- Use students’ names to gain attention before giving an instruction or asking a question.
- Display new vocabulary on a whiteboard or chart.
Teach conversation skills
Teach conversation skills
Supporting students with Down syndrome to be good conversation partners.
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Utilise role play across the curriculum
Utilise role play across the curriculum
Role play creates authentic opportunites to practice being a good conversation partner.
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