Learning Needs Questionnaire

Welcome to the Learning Needs Questionnaire. This tool helps you identify your child’s school support needs, providing valuable insights for IEP development and advocacy. Use the results to communicate effectively with your child’s school team, advocating for the necessary support and accommodations to help your child thrive.

Self-Regulation

Understanding your child’s self-regulation and co-regulation needs can help create a supportive and accessible school environment.

My child's self-regulation needs include:

A predictable and safe environment to feel secure.

Support to identify and manage sensory sensitivities.

Access to calming spaces when feeling overwhelmed.

Assistance using sensory tools and strategies for self-regulation.

A flexible routine to reduce anxiety and promote comfort.

Co-regulation support from a trusted adult to reduce anxiety.

Help to recognize when their nervous system needs a break or change of activity.

Personalized strategies to manage stressors and support regulation.

Support to return to activities after a break.

Understanding and patient guidance to navigate challenging situations.

Other self-regulation needs:

Sensory

Recognizing common classroom sensory stressors and input needs is key to helping your child thrive.

My child's sensory needs include:

Support to manage noise levels in the classroom.

Assistance to handle bright or fluorescent lighting.

Help to adapt to different textures in classroom materials.

Support to manage sensitivity to strong smells.

A quiet, calm space to retreat to when feeling overwhelmed.

Support to adapt to changes in temperature in the classroom.

Use of sensory tools (e.g., fidget toys, noise-cancelling headphones) to stay focused.

Help to manage visual clutter and distractions in the classroom.

Understanding and accommodations for sensitivities to certain foods during snack or meal times.

Other sensory needs:

Social

Identifying your child’s social needs helps create a supportive environment where they can connect with peers in ways that feel comfortable for them and promote their strengths.

My child's social needs include:

Support to connect with peers in ways that feel comfortable for them.

Support to express their thoughts and ideas in social settings.

Guidance to engage in group activities at their own pace and interest.

Support to navigate social interactions and build positive relationships based on mutual interests.

A safe and supportive environment to feel comfortable and secure in social settings.

Assistance to communicate their boundaries and preferences clearly.

Support in finding and engaging in enjoyable social activities.

Encouragement to participate in social interactions that interest them.

Support in navigating unstructured time such as recess and lunch.

Other social needs:

Communication

Understanding your child’s communication needs is essential for supporting self-expression, self-advocacy, and access to the curriculum.

My chid's communication needs include:

Support to express their needs and wants in ways that feel comfortable.

Assistance to understand and follow directions that are clear and consistent.

Support to engage in conversations that interest them.

Help to use non-verbal communication effectively when needed.

Assistance to understand and use social language in a way that feels right for them.

Support to ask for help when they need it.

Alternative communication methods that suit their preferences.

Assistance to understand and use vocabulary that is meaningful to them.

Support to listen and respond in conversations in their own way.

Understanding and patient guidance to express emotions through their preferred communication methods

Other communication needs:

Executive Functioning

Understanding your child’s executive functioning needs can help provide them with the tools and support to manage their tasks and responsibilities.

My child's executive functioning needs include:

Support to follow multi-step instructions.

Assistance in managing their time effectively.

Help to organize their belongings and workspace.

Support to complete tasks.

Guidance to plan and prioritize tasks.

Assistance to transition smoothly between activities.

Tools and strategies to remember important details.

Support to use planners, lists, or other organizational aids.

Encouragement and support to set and achieve goals.

Assistance in developing problem-solving strategies.

Other executive functioning needs:

Physical

Understanding your child’s physical needs helps create a supportive environment where they feel safe and can engage in essential tasks and activities.

My child's physical needs include:

Support to participate in physical activities with peers.

Assistance to complete fine motor tasks (e.g., writing, buttoning clothes).

Help to complete gross motor tasks (e.g., running, jumping).

Support to maintain balance and coordination.

Assistance to manage personal care tasks.

Supports related to vision.

Help to manage food-related needs and sensitivities.

Strategies to prevent elopement and ensure safety.

Supports related to mobility.

Other physical needs:

Academic

Understanding your child’s academic needs is essential for ensuring access to the curriculum.

My child's academic needs include:

Adaptations to access the curriculum effectively.

Help to complete homework assignments.

Strategies to support reading comprehension.

Support with math concepts and problem-solving.

Assistance with writing tasks, including organizing ideas and spelling.

Accommodations for testing and assessments.

Support with decoding and phonics for reading.

Use of technology and assistive devices to support learning.

Multisensory instructional approaches tailored to their learning needs.

Other academic needs:

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