This German neurologist coined the term word blindness in the 1870s. He was describing what we know now as dyslexia.
Who is Adolf Kussamaul
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This is the are of the that is responsible for speech. Individuals with deficits in this area of the often have slow, dysfluent speech.
What is Broca's area
100
Individuals with dyslexia have difficulties making a connection between these.
What is graphemes and phonemes. (Letters and sounds)
100
Dyscalculia causes a discrepancy between these two areas.
What is cognitive level and mathematical ability
100
According to the DSM-IV, ADHD is considered this type of disorder.
What is a neurobehavioral disorder.
200
Samuel Kirk is most famous for coining this term.
What is learning disabilities
200
This is the area of the brain associated with language problems such as speaking meaningless sentences and difficulties in recognizing and comprehending words
What is Wernicke's area
200
These are three types of deficits associated with dyslexia.
What are phonological, naming-speed and orthographic.
200
Steve has difficulties remembering and retrieving arithmetic facts. This is what type of memory sub type.
What is semantic.
200
Name 2 causes of ADHD that have been studied and reseached.
What are neurotransmitter defiencies and teratogens.
300
During this period of time, the term "learning disabilities" emerged, the ACLD, DCLD and NACHC were established and organizations attempted to come up with an acceptable definition of LDs.
What is the Emergent Period.
300
Language functioning, sequencing and analytical thinking are associated with this part of the brain.
What is the left hemisphere.
300
Sean's teacher has collected samples of his writing and records him reading weekly. She reviews these materials monthly to check his progress. This is known as what.
What is portfolio assessment.
300
Matt has had a lot of negative experiences with math. He has had little encouragement from his parents and his teacher often punished him by making him do worksheets at recess. Now, during math class, Matt becomes irritated and upset. This is known as what.
What is math anxiety
300
James has been diagnosed with ADHD combined type. Name 2 characteristics of hyper-impulsivity and 2 characteristics of inattentiveness that he may exhibit.
What is inability to sit still, calling out answers, disorganization, day dreaming, etc.
400
Andy has recently received a diagnosis of a SLD. His parents are have brought him to multiple specialists that have concluded the same or similar results. This is known as what.
What is doctor shopping.
400
This is the tract of nerve fibers that connect the left and right hemispheres. It is sometimes found to be smaller in children with ADHD.
What is the corpus callosum.
400
Richard has been diagnosed with dyslexia. His teacher is having him work on word lists that consist of similar letters and letter combinations. This an example of what type of program.
What is a code-emphasis program.
400
Mr. Smith first has students manipulate counters, then uses the smartboard to review concepts and last has the students solves problems. This type of teaching strategy is known as what.
What is the CRA sequence.
400
These types of behaviors associated with ADHD have responded to psyscho-stimulant medications.
What is aggression, impulsivity, hyperactivity or attention span.
500
Alfred Binet came up with this concept that measures intelligence based on the average abilities of children in certain age groups.
What is mental age.
500
During neurological testing, Max had to play catch and kick a ball around. The evaluator is most likely trying to determine whether Max has a LD by determining this.
What is mixed laterility
500
April's teacher sits behind her and they read out loud together. This is an example of what type of remedial reading method.
What is neurological impress method.
500
Sara is able to complete her math homework and assignments with little difficulty. However, when she is asked to explain her answers, she is unable to remember the names of the numbers. This is an example of what.
What is verbal dyscalculia.
500
Chris has been identified as ADHD-hyper/impulsive type. He is often disruptive in class and has a difficult maintaining focus during instruction. Chris may be eligible for services under this category.