Disability Explanation – GilRobo AI Learning

Student Learning Profile & SEN Settings — Parent Guide

Dear Parent / Guardian,
Your child’s learning experience can be fully personalised to support their individual needs. The table below lists every learning style and SEN (Special Educational Needs) setting available in our AI learning platform. Each setting changes how the AI teacher speaks, explains, and tests your child. Please contact your child’s teacher if you would like to discuss or adjust any of these settings.

1. Teaching Styles & Learning Modes

#	Setting	What It Means	Best For
1	encouraging 🌟 Warm & Encouraging	AI uses a warm, nurturing tone with lots of praise and simple language.	Students needing confidence boosts, younger learners, anxious students
2	structured 📐 Structured & Step-by-Step	Clear sequential delivery. Worked examples. Frequent comprehension checks.	Students who need routine, logical learners
3	academic 🎓 Academic & Rigorous	Precise terminology, critical-thinking emphasis, in-depth analysis.	High-achieving students, exam preparation
4	socratic 💬 Socratic (Question-Led)	AI guides through questions rather than giving answers directly.	Developing independent thinking
5	storytelling 📖 Storytelling & Narrative	Every concept becomes a story or real-world scenario.	Creative learners, history / literature
6	visual 🎨 Visual & Diagram-Heavy	Heavy use of diagrams, charts, visual representations of every concept.	Visual learners, students who struggle with text
7	kinesthetic 🤸 Hands-On / Kinesthetic	Physical activities, experiments, interactive challenges.	Active learners, students who learn by doing
8	auditory 🎵 Auditory & Listening-Based	Rhythm, rhyme, mnemonics, and audio-friendly language.	Auditory learners, music-inclined students
9	repetition 🔁 Repetition & Chunking	Content broken into very small pieces. Key facts repeated multiple times.	Memory difficulties, ADHD
10	simplified 🌱 Simplified Language	Very simple, short sentences. No jargon. Basic vocabulary throughout.	EAL students, global learning difficulties

2. Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) Support

#	Setting	Adaptations Applied	Best For
11	dyslexia 📚 Dyslexia	Short sentences (max 12 words), phonics patterns, word breakdowns. No long passages read aloud. Avoids italics and dense text.	Students with dyslexia
12	dysgraphia ✏️ Dysgraphia	Minimises writing. Accepts oral or drawn responses. Provides sentence starters and templates. Prefers multiple choice.	Students with writing difficulties
13	dyscalculia 🔢 Dyscalculia	Visual number representations. Relates maths to real-world objects. No abstract number sequences. Counters / fingers allowed.	Students with maths difficulties
14	apd 👂 Auditory Processing Disorder	All information presented visually and in writing. Never relies on audio-only instructions.	Students who mishear instructions
15	vpd 👁️ Visual Processing Disorder	High contrast, large fonts. Avoids complex charts, reversed or rotated text. Verbal descriptions of visual content.	Students with visual processing issues
16	nvld 🤝 Nonverbal Learning Disorder	Very explicit, literal instructions. Explains social context. Avoids ambiguous language. Clear structured routines.	Students with NVLD

3. Associated Conditions

#	Setting	Adaptations Applied	Best For
17	adhd ⚡ ADHD	Very short tasks (max 5 min each). Gamification and points. Frequent movement breaks. Bullet points not paragraphs.	Students with ADHD / ADD
18	dyspraxia 🌀 Dyspraxia / DCD	Avoids fine-motor writing tasks. Extra time. Clear spatial layouts. Breaks all instructions into tiny steps.	Students with coordination difficulties
19	asd 🌈 Autism Spectrum Disorder	Very literal and explicit language. No idioms or figurative speech. Predictable structure. Respects sensory sensitivities.	Students on the autism spectrum
20	downs 💛 Down’s Syndrome	Simple, clear language. Lots of visual supports. High repetition. Short tasks. Warm, encouraging tone.	Students with Down’s Syndrome
21	fragilex 🧬 Fragile X Syndrome	Calm, structured approach. Avoids overwhelming stimulation. Uses visual supports and predictable routines.	Students with Fragile X
22	williams 🎶 Williams Syndrome	Leverages strong language and social skills. Uses music and storytelling. Keeps maths very concrete and visual.	Students with Williams Syndrome
23	global_ld 🌟 Global Learning Disability	Simplest possible language. Maximum visual support. Very short steps. Lots of praise and encouragement.	General learning difficulties

4. Language & Communication

#	Setting	Adaptations Applied	Best For
24	eal 🗣️ English as Additional Language	Defines all complex vocabulary. Bilingual explanations where helpful. Avoids idioms. Uses simple grammar structures.	EAL / ESL students
25	selective_mutism 🔇 Selective Mutism	Never pressures verbal responses. Accepts written or non-verbal answers. Patient and low-pressure.	Students with selective mutism
26	stammer 🔊 Stammer / Stutter Support	Never interrupts. Gives extra time for responses. Encouraging and patient. Accepts all communication forms.	Students who stammer
27	aac 💬 AAC / Communication Aid User	Simple clear language that maps well to symbol sets. Offers yes/no choices. Short sentences.	Students using communication aids

5. Emotional & Social Support

#	Setting	Adaptations Applied	Best For
28	anxiety 😰 Anxiety / School Anxiety	Reassuring, calm tone. No surprise tests. Warning before tasks. Celebrates effort not just results.	Anxious students
29	trauma 💙 Trauma-Informed Learning	Calm, predictable, never punitive. Offers choice and agency. Avoids sudden changes.	Students affected by trauma
30	low_confidence 🌱 Low Confidence	Extra encouragement and positive reinforcement. No negative comparison. Celebrates all attempts.	Students lacking confidence
31	gifted ⭐ Gifted & Talented	Advanced vocabulary. Introduces extension challenges. Goes beyond curriculum. Encourages independent research.	High-ability students
32	custom ✏️ Custom	Teacher writes a bespoke learning adaptation specifically for this student.	Any unique need not covered above

6. How the 3-Layer Priority System Works

Settings can be set at three levels. A higher layer always overrides a lower one — so support can be fine-tuned per lesson or even per topic.

Student Profile

The default for this student everywhere.

Lesson Plan Override

Overrides the student profile for that lesson only.

Topic Override

Highest priority — wins over everything when that specific topic is selected.

Example: A student with dyslexia as their default profile may have a specific maths lesson set to visual — the visual style applies for that lesson only. If a topic within that lesson is tagged repetition, repetition wins over both.

7. Quick Reference — Which Setting Suits Which Student

Student Type	Recommended Setting(s)
Struggling reader	dyslexia simplified repetition
Struggling writer	dysgraphia aac
Struggling with maths	dyscalculia visual
Can’t sit still / very active	adhd kinesthetic
Very anxious	anxiety encouraging low_confidence
New to English	eal simplified visual
Very bright / easily bored	gifted academic socratic
Autistic student	asd structured
Non-verbal	selective_mutism aac
General learning delay	global_ld simplified repetition
Hearing difficulty	apd visual
Vision difficulty	vpd auditory
Physical coordination issues	dyspraxia kinesthetic
Learns best by doing	kinesthetic visual
Learns best by listening	auditory storytelling
Learns best by reading	structured academic

8. Voice & Accessibility Settings

Setting	Options	Meaning
Voice Language	40+ languages	AI teacher speaks in this language
Voice Gender	Female / Male / Any	Preferred voice gender
Voice Style / Age	Adult / Child / Senior	Child = higher pitch + slower; Senior = lower pitch + slower
Speaking Speed	0.5× to 2.0×	How fast the AI speaks
Pitch	0.5 to 2.0	Voice pitch adjustment
Voice Engine	Browser TTS (free) / ElevenLabs / Custom	Quality vs cost trade-off
Talking Avatar	Photo Only / Backend / D-ID	Visual avatar options for the AI teacher