Specialized Classes and Programs
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DSPS offers a variety of classes that provide
students with instruction and practical experience in developing
compensatory strategies. Students will learn to use appropriate
assistive technology to facilitate their access to educational
materials and environments.
These courses are intended to enhance students' opportunities for
academic success in mainstream courses.
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Current Course Offerings
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Adapted Physical Education
The intent of these courses is to help students with disabilities
maintain and improve their physical stamina and skill. Adapted
physical education classes meet the general education requirements
for an associate degree.
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Adapted Computer Studies
With the guidance of instructors and specially trained lab aides,
students learn at their own pace in these courses that focus on
the independent use of assistive and standard computer software
and hardware. All courses are held in the Assistive Technology
Center (ATC), which has a large library of instructional and
assistive computer software. Access to the Internet is also
available.
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Developmental Writing
Computer-assisted instruction is provided to students in all
phases of the writing process, from idea generation to revision.
Course assignments are intended to prepare students to enroll in
mainstream developmental writing courses.
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Study Skills and Strategies
Students are taught key academic success skills and strategies in
such areas as time management, study skills, reading, note-taking,
memory, and test-taking.
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Strategy Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities
Specialized instruction for students with learning disabilities is
provided in applied study strategies to enhance students' academic
success in mainstreamed courses.
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Speech Development
Instruction by a licensed speech pathologist is offered to
students with communication disorders including those affecting
fluency, voice, articulation, auditory processing, spoken and
written expression, vocabulary, memory, and cognitive skills.
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