NYSTCE Students With Disabilities Practice Test

Reducing background noise during instructions is an appropriate accommodation for a student with auditory processing issues because it helps create a clearer auditory environment for the student. Students with auditory processing disorders often struggle to filter out extraneous sounds, which can make it difficult for them to understand spoken language, especially in a noisy classroom setting. By minimizing distractions and background noise, these students are more likely to focus on and comprehend verbal instructions, which can significantly enhance their learning experience. When considering the other options, providing verbal instructions only may not be effective, as this does not address the student's need for clarity in auditory information. Using visual aids exclusively could limit the student's ability to engage with verbal content that is often necessary for learning. Encouraging group discussions might introduce additional noise and confusion, which could be counterproductive for students who already struggle with auditory processing.