Accommodation Checklist · Printable
Accommodation Checklist by Exceptionality
Pick what fits your child — no child needs every item, and the same diagnosis can look
very different in different kids. Trial one or two at a time, keep what works, drop what doesn’t.
ADHD
Movement breaks every 10–15 minutes Short tasks, one instruction at a time
Visual timer Quiet fidget tool
Reduce visual clutter on the page Flexible seating (stand, wobble, floor)
Written step-by-step checklist Frequent, immediate feedback
Chunk work into small pieces Preferential, low-distraction seat
Autism (ASD)
Visual schedule Advance notice before changes
Quiet work area Scheduled sensory breaks
Clear, literal instructions Build on special interests
Social scripts for transitions Headphones for noise
Structured, predictable routine Choices offered in a limited set
Dyslexia
Text-to-speech and audiobooks Decodable, controlled texts
Explicit, systematic phonics Extra time on reading and writing
Oral answers accepted, not only written Large, clear font with extra spacing
No cold-call reading aloud Spell-check and word prediction
Preview vocabulary before reading Grade ideas, not spelling
Dysgraphia
Scribe or speech-to-text Typing introduced early
Pencil grips and adapted tools Reduce copying load
Graph paper or wide-ruled paper Answer orally when possible
Grade content over handwriting Extra time for written work
Gifted / 2e (twice-exceptional)
Depth, choice, and interest-led projects Acceleration or compacting where mastered
Reduce busywork Peer group or mentor with shared interests
Teach self-advocacy explicitly Complexity with scaffolding (not less challenge)
Emotional check-ins Allow alternative products (build, present, record)