Visual Activities and difficulties with Memory/Recall
Remember, disability is a highly individualised experience. People with the same disability may have very different capabilities and/or needs, so it is always best to discuss any adaptations to practice, the environment or equipment directly with the disabled person themselves rather than making assumptions about what adjustments may be suitable.
People with dyslexia, dyspraxia and/or acquired brain injury may well experience difficulties with memory. In addition, those who are taking strong prescribed medication may find that their memory and concentration are affected from time to time, or at particular times of the day.
To accommodate these difficulties, it is advisable to produce visual information in bite sized chunks. Teachers can also help by supplementing the visual learning activities with the salient information in other formats such as text; or for those with reading difficulties, on tape, for example.
Today’s technology means that teachers can think creatively when using visual learning activities; for example, in order to ensure that students have more than one opportunity to observe a demonstration, the students could be encouraged to use their mobile phones to video the demo.
