Overview
define learning disability
What is a disability that affects the acquisition of knowledge or skills
language, speech, reading and associated communication skills
Name a Behavior/Social characteristic.
What is trouble with social interactions, anxiety, or shows frustrations.
the 1960s
What is students who had a history of brain injury or by those who displayed similar characteristics without injury
name an academic characteristic
what is reading, writing, and math skills
looking for answers
S. D. Clements, task force I, identified 10 characteristics typically observed in these learners
Name two assessments
what is Measures of ability/aptitude, Measures of academic achievement, report cards, group achievement tests, Screening tests.
the 1980s & 90s
What is Researchers investigated the effectiveness of metacognitive strategies
self-questioning, instruction, monitoring, evaluation, and reinforcement
name a cognitive characteristic
what is Below average IQ, Trouble with memory and information
name 2 of 10 characteristics of thoses with a learning disability
hyperactivity, impulsivity, perceptual–motor impairments, attention problems, and difficulties in language and other academic skills
name a physical characteristic
what is Coordination difficulties or Health related issues