Historical Foundations
Who first discovered learning disorders
Dr. Kurt Goldstein
True or False: Memory is categorized under the IDEA for learning disabilities
True memory is a core to learning disabilities
If a child has struggles with reading or writing they might have what
A learning disorder
True or False: Our brains can store a countless amount of information
True
If someone has a hard time memorizing something they could also struggle with what
A type of learning disability
Who first studied memory
Hermann Ebbinghaus
What is the name of the foundation for special education
IDEA
If someone has trouble following directions what could this be a sign of
problem with memory
How long is a humans attention span
20 minuets
If someone struggles with memory loss what part of the brain is effected
The limbic system
How many types of learning disorders are there
There are seven
What is the foundation for learning disabilities
memory
True
Yes, Boys
Do children who struggle with math have a weak working memory
Yes they have a weakness in working memory
Who was the first physicist to explain memory
David Hartley
How many learning disabilities are covered by IDEA
13
If someone has trouble explaining something back to you they could have trouble with what
Memory
What thing can people hear but not remember very well
sounds
How do learning disabilities affect a person
It can cause them to focus to much on one thing and lose memory on other subjects they have learned
How many periods are there in the history of learning disorders
How can you tell if someone has a learning disability
There are many signs to someone having a learning disorder but they aren't always apparent
How many people suffer from learning disorders
Hint its a ratio
1 in 5 children in the U.S. suffer from learning disorders
If someone has dyslexia what part of the brain is effected
the right hemisphere of the brain