Physical Disabilities

Visual/Auditory Impairments

Intellectual Disabilities

INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES-

STRATEGIES:

1. provide frequent redirection and focus
2. use concrete, simple language
3. provide step by step instruction, in small, easy to understand steps
4. provide praise for hard work and successes
5. provide success oriented tasks
6. provide repetition of experiences to support student learning 
7. allow time to process information
8. provide hands-on experiences
9. keep environment well organized
10. structure all activities so student is not over stimulated
11. utilize a multi-sensory approach to increase student processing of information (see, hear, touch, smell, taste)
12. remind students with visual examples of past art experiences
13. incorporate art projects that support the total education program
14. incorporate other expressive  modalities to strengthen student understanding (movement, drama, music, dance)
15. encourage manipulation of the media for exploration and emotional release
16. increase eye/hand coordination incorporate projects that support the student’s Individualized Education Plan

For those individuals who have intellectual disabilities, are physically challenged, visually or hearing impaired are suffering from a life threatening illness, the requirement is to modify the environment to adapt to his/her needs. A permissive studio, low pressured and unhurried, supportive and noncompetitive, is essential. Under the proper conditions, these persons can blossom into outstanding artists fulfilling both their personal needs and enriching the lives of all of us.