Categories of Learning Disabilities
Etiology of Learning Disabilities
History of Learning Disabilites
Learning Disabilities in the School System
Teaching Strategies for Learning Disabiities
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An individual with this disability has difficulty holding a writing utensil and exhibits poor handwriting.
What is dysgraphia?
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This group of disorders are the result of abnormal migration of neurons during the nervous system development.
What are neuronal migration disorders?
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During the Emergent Period (1960-1975), this professor from the University of Arizona proposed the term "learning disability". He was later considered to be the "Father of Special Education".
Who is Samuel Kirk?
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In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, an attempt will be made to keep students from being segregated by allowing them education in the normal classroom, a setting otherwise known as this.
What is the least restrictive environment?
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This model of co-teaching provides the highest level of education for the students and a great deal of coordination between the instructors.
What is the team teaching model?
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If an individual is unable to follow verbal directions, they may be affected with this disability.
What is central auditory processing disorder?
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Exposure of a pregnant mother and the subsequent fetus to lead, mercury, and tobacco are characteristics of this etiological model.
What is the environmental/taratogen model?
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If not for the research conducted by this neuropathologist during the United States Foundation Period (1920-1960), the practice of phonics and multisensory training in students with learning disabilities may not be as advanced as it is today.
Who is Samuel Orton?
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Because of this landmark case, school districts in Pennsylvania are moving from the mainstream concept to the inclusion concept regarding the education of student with learning disabilities.
What is Gaskin vs. Pennsylvania Department of Education
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This model of teaching may lead to feelings of inferiority for the special education teacher.
What is the one-teach one-assist model?
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If a child has difficulty bouncing a ball from one hand to the other, it may be an early indication of this learning disability.
What is dyscalculia?
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If an individual requests food that does not contain synthetic additives or artificial sweeteners, they are most likely following this diet.
What is the Feingold Diet?
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This Public Law, passed by Congress in 1975, allowed schools to receive funding in order to aid students with learning disabilities. It also signified the beginning of the Solidification Period (1975-1985).
What is Public Law 94-142?
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If a student with a learning disability is included in a general classroom, the instructor should use these in order to provide the best educational experience possible.
What are supplemental aids and services?
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Although effective for small time periods, overuse of this model may lead to a feeling of segregation between the general classroom and students with learning disabilities, which is the reason why co-teaching was created.
What is the alternative teaching model?
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Although it is not defined as a learning disability, a child with this condition may be eligible for special education services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?
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If an individual who was in an accident has difficulty with articulation, it is likely that this area of the brain was affected.
What is Broca's area?
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Although Franz Joseph Gall conducted valuable research regarding the relationship between parts of the brain and learning/behavior, his belief in this field of study led others in the research field to question his work.
What is phrenology?
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According to this model, a student with a IQ score of 95 and an achievement test score of 63 most likely has a learning disability.
What is the discrepancy model?
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Although parents may initially object, this form of teaching provides a high level of individualized instruction in the differentiated classroom.
What is tiered instruction?
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Phonics, multisensory teaching, and the neurological impress method are a few of the methods that can be used to instruct an individual with this learning disability.
What is dyslexia?
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If a mother is concerned that her full-term child will develop brain damage similar to premature babies, her physician may recommend an increase of consumption for this food group.
What are fruits?
500
Although several definitions for "learning disability" have been presented throughout history, the majority of these definitions agree that a disability varies between individuals, a phenomenon otherwise known as this.
What is heterogeneous?
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If a student is still experiencing difficulty learning in an intensive small group setting 3-5 days per week for 15-20 minutes per day, they should be moved to this tier in the Response to Intervention and Instruction Model.
What is tier 3?
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Due to the incorporation of differentiated instruction, teachers should attempt to phase out this old method of teaching.
What is the stand and deliver method?
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