You do not want to make the student dependent on an adaptation when it is not necessary. In some situations it may be better to make small adaptations at first in order to place higher demands on the student to help them to learn to adapt. Once they have done so the task can be further adapted to increase efficiency. Student adaptations 1. Students should be taught techniques in a variety of settings to encourage independence and generalization of the skill.
Students benefit from good positioning.
The less energy they expend on holding themselves up the more they can put into using their vision. This is a skill that they can be taught to self monitor. Limiting fatigue will help students perform better. Break tasks up into shorter time periods to give their eyes a rest and limit visual fatigue. Extended time may also be necessary for a child to complete a task.