Learning Disabilities
a limitation in ones ability to take in, organize, remember, and express information.
Does having a learning disability a student is not smart?
no
What six skills can learning disabilities affect
1. reading2. writing3.
listening 4. speaking5. reasoning 6. Math
LD is caused by what
1. how a persons brain works 2. how a persons brain processes information
What are three main thoughts about Learning disabilities
1.
Affect a wide range of kids2. Causes difficulties in various areas of learning3. Vary in severity
what 4 things are not a factor in children with LD
1. income2.
race3. Region in the U.S.4.family history
At what age can LD be identified at
3rd grade
Are boys or girls diagnosed with LD more often
boys
Why are boys diagnosed more often than girls with LD
they are louder
Introduced individuals with disabilities act
George bush
When was individuals with disabilities act created
1990
what does the individuals with disabilities act allow
People with LD have a right to education
Charecteristics if those with LD
1.
Trouble learning alphabet,rhyming, matching letters and sounds 2. Many reading mistakes 3.Lack reading reading comprehension 4. Difficulty with spelling 5. Messy writing awkward pencil position6.Learn language late/ limited vocabulary 7.
struggling expression ideas in writing8. Cant remember sound of letters or hear word differences 9. Trouble following direction10. Difficulty with social rules 11. Confuse math symbols or misread numbers 12. unable to to tell story in sequence 13.
unable to begin and continue tasks 14. low academic performance
What are two biblical principals about LD
1. We are created in Gods image 2. God has a purpose and plan.
what are four verses that talk about humans being created in the image of God
Isaiah 44:24Jeremiah 1:5Psalm 139:13-14
LD: Difficulty with ability to do math
dyscalculia
2 areas of difficulty for dyscalculia
1. Visual-spacial 2.
Language processing
how long should students show symptoms before being diagnosed
6 months
All students with dyscalculia have the same ability level
false
what can cause reluctance
labeling
What are some areas of difficulty for dyscalculia
countingrecognizing numbers memorizing facts visual/ spacial recognize dots without counting solving basic math problems time/money understanding processes left/right
classroom chalenges for dyscalculia
learning facts and conceptsfrustration reluctance to participate incomplete work
Classroom solutions for dyscalculia
daily review (repetition is key)tutoring praise improvement management goals involve parents monitor progress
LD: difficulty with writing
dysgraphia
Areas of difficulty with dysgraphia
1. handwriting 2. spelling 3. communication written ideas
characteristics of dysgraphia
1. uncomfortable pencil use 2. messy 3.
writing in lines/ staying in boundaries 4. copying info5. writing and speaking simultaneously 6. thinking of what to write 7.
aligning numbers in math
classroom implications of dysgraphia
1. doesn't like spelling. penmanship, writing 2. completing written tasks 3.reading Childs writing
solutions for dysgraphia
1.try a variety of pens and pencils 2.
teach proper grip and posture 3. variety in practicing letters 4. appropriate later explanation5. graph paper- align #'s
LD: Dyspraxia
difficulty with motor skills
characteristics of Dyspraxia
difficulty with 1. handwriting 2.
combing hair, tying shoes,scissors, bicycle 3. buttons, zippers 4. pronunciation 5. sports 6. completing tasks
What are some solutions for dyspraxia
1.
practice 2. speech therapy
classroom implications for dyspraxia
1. don't like activities with motor skills 2. slow to finish work 3.refusal to participate in games
solutions for dyspraxia
1.
extra help holding pencil 2. give management goal 3. provide activity to strengthen motor skills (shoes, buttons, zippers)
