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in which they spend time. These sensory efficiency skills do not
develop without opportunities to be exposed to and taught to
explore objects and relate those objects with meaningful sensory
experiences. Learning to ascribe meaning to sensory experiences
and to increase the efficiency with which one accesses those
experiences cultivate the skills used to access all instruction for
these students.
Development in two other areas of the ECC is critical for
success in meeting the demands of students in school. Acquisition
of skills related to compensatory access allows students to
understand concepts and to receive and convey information
(Guerette, 2014). Included in this area are skills related to the
acquisition of communication and literacy (including through tactile
symbols and braille), the interpretation and creation of tactile
graphics, and the development of listening, study, and
organizational strategies. Without such skills, students are unable to
fully participate in the core curriculum and make progress towards
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