Adults with intellectual / developmental disabilities benefit from regular repetition to learn new literacy skills. These learners also can retain skills better if these skills are reinforced frequently.
Here are some techniques to keep in mind when tutoring:
Spiral
Technique: Using the spiral technique, the tutor works with the learner
on a topic in an introductory way. Later, the same topic is taught in greater
depth. If taught in stages, with complexity increasing gradually, learners will
be less intimidated.
Computer
Technique: Educational computer software easily allows learners to repeat
lessons and activities until they are mastered. Using computers can encourage
learners to repeat lessons, where otherwise they may become bored.
Warm-Up
Technique: At the beginning of each lesson, the tutor reviews something
that the learner has previously mastered. This will build the learner's confidence
and momentum prior to working on something related or new.
