A retardation, disorder, or delayed development in one or more of the processes of speech, language, reading, writing, or arithmetic.
What is a learning disability?
100
Difficulty in interpreting written or printed symbols. (Berlin)
What is dyslexia?
100
Explicit instructions, differentiated instruction, visual supports, and universal design for learning are instructional strategies for students with this disability.
What is specific learning disability?
100
SLD
What is specific learning disability?
100
The gender in which learning disabilities are more common.
Who are males?
200
The act that required highly qualified teachers for all students.
What is No Child Left Behind (NCLB)?
200
The specific learning disability that makes learning or comprehending mathematical concepts difficult.
What is dyscalculia?
200
Display of inappropriate inattention, impulsive behaviors, and hyperactivity.
What is attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
200
RTI
What is response to intervention?
200
The difference between what the student is capable of achieving and what the student is actually achieving.
What is the discrepancy model?
300
The year the term "learning disability" was first introduced.
When is 1963?
300
The specific learning disability that affects handwriting ability and fine motor skills.
What is dysgraphia?
300
Highly structured environments, themed lessons about the child's interests, and transition time are instructional strategies for students with this disorder.
What is autism spectrum disorder?
300
LRE
What is least restrictive environment?
300
Sounds we assign to graphemes.
What are phonemes?
400
Since 2000 the number of students identified as having a specific learning disability has been steadily trending in this direction.
What is decreasing?
400
The IQ of most students identified as having a learning disability.
What is average to above average intelligence?
400
The percentage of students with autism spectrum disorder.
What is less than 1%?
400
IDEA
What is Individuals with Disabilities Education Act?
400
The number of students identified as learning disabled.
What is 2.8 million?
500
The first court case to fight for inclusion of students with disabilities.
What is Brown-vs-Board of Education?
500
A 3-tier model that eliminates a child's failure before being identified as having specific learning disabilities.
What is Response to Intervention?
500
The three types of emotional or behavior disorders.
What are externalizing, internalizing, and low-incidence?
500
FAPE
What is free appropriate public education?
500
This person is considered the Father of Special Education.