Some individuals with learning disabilities have difficulty putting their thoughts into language. They can often express their ideas more effectively in a multi-sensory way or using abbreviated language structures.

Common Issues (examples)

• Organizing ideas
• Thinking visually
• Brainstorming
• Vocabulary knowledge

Possible Student Outcomes (examples)

• Individual uses visual tools to categorize information, make connections and recognize patterns to clarify their thinking.
• Individual uses graphic organizers to organize information.
• Individual visual organizational tools to create outlines for writing.
• Individual uses multimedia software to complete assignments demonstrating and understanding of essential course concepts.
• Individuals processes, organizes and prioritizes new information to improve their writing.
• Individual uses organizational stages to integrate new knowledge and ideas.
• Individual organizes notes for writing.
• Individual writes in different genres (e.g., narrative, persuasive, compare/contrast) (e.g., narrative, persuasive, compare/contrast).
• Individual creates outlines for writing.