Reasonable adjustments
Adjustments support student learning and are developed in consultation with the student or their parent, guardian or carer. Teachers make adjustments all the time. Some adjustments assist all students to learn, whether they have a disability or not. Australian law requires schools to make reasonable adjustment for students with disability. Reasonable adjustments apply to all types of learning, including excursions and camps.
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Question
Six-year-old Nathan needs to move constantly when sitting on the floor in a group. Which actions could support Nathan?
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Find out what works at home by asking Nathan’s parents.
Consultation is the first step in determining a reasonable adjustment for Nathan.
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Provide squeeze balls for the students to hold.
A squeeze ball may assist in keeping Nathan’s hands busy.
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Reduce the amount of class time spent on the floor.
An adjustment to teaching may assist Nathan to learn.