Alan is a college senior who has a mild learning disability. He has extreme short-term memory loss and cannot handle complex assignments. He has difficulty processing mathematic concepts (dyscalculia). Alan has demonstrated leadership skills, responsibility, and good judgement. He can get angry when his disability affects his learning. Alan hates to acknowledge that he has a disability and does not like to receive special services or be singled out in any way.
Social worker internship at Campus Disabled Student Services office.
Computer with word processing software.
Choose peer-workers carefully. A supportive peer is essential, however, Alan should not be in a team that does the work for him. A supportive peer may prevent some hostility. Check progress frequently.
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Think of the required physical aspects of the task. What will make the environment accessible, keep the student safe and allow them to be an active participant? What lab equipment must be manipulated?
Think of room temperature, noise, fumes, dust, odors, allergies. Also consider the ability to speak and/or communicate, and the visual aspects of task or assignments.
Is the assignment done with a group, partner or individually? What memory & communication skills are needed? What is the level of complexity of the task.