Disabilities
Describe what ADHD is
What is (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) or the inability to pay attention while including hyperactivity and/or impulsivity
Describe some prenatal causes
illicit drug use, smoking, use of alcohol
Describe some family issues
The disability affects entire family. Can cause stress, anger, embarrassment, and resentment
What are helpful tips for the family
becoming informed, being an assertive advocate, being firm yet empathetic, devoting time to all family members, making a life for themselves
What is the difference between dysgraphia & dyslexia
Dysgraphia is a writting disability whileas dyslexia is a reading
Describe some perinatal causes
anoxia, premature birth, low birth weight, prolonged/difficult birth, trauma with medical instruments (forceps)
Describe some diversity issues
teachers ineffectively identifying the differences between cultural and linguistics
How can diversity issues be helped
Vastly improving assessment procedures
What are some problems with the Spoken Language
Syntax, semantics, phonology, and pragmatics
Describe some postnatal causes
Concussions, head injury, high fever, meningitis, strokes
What is a big problem with Adolescents and Adults with Learning disabilities?
Many are exiting school prior to graduation (high school drop outs)
How can we help Adolescents & Adults?
Effective transitioning planning and SOP
What is Metacognition?
The inability to evaluate and monitor one's own performance
What are the 4 biggest possible factors (think etiology)
injury to central nervous system, genetics/heredity, biochemical abnormalities, environmental
How many students do not spend time in a general ed classroom
1 out of 10 students
What are some examples of assistive technology
Word processing programs, speech-text, spell check, calculators, alarms/reminders