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A practical guide to supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities to make their own decisions and to be engaged in the best interests 1 decision
We conducted research on how school personnel sorted students who were achieving poorly in school into those who were and those who were not LD, and worked to develop improved ways to use assessment information to plan and adapt instructional interven-tions.
Unlike other disabilities, such as paralysis or blindness, a Learning Disability (LD) is a hidden handicap. A Learning disability doesn't disgorge or leave visible signs that would invite others to be understanding or offer support.
students with learning disabilities. When contemplating the instruction for students with learning disabilities, a teacher’s first emphasis should be a general reflection and reconfiguration of the instructional space and instructional approaches to more easily differentiate the instruction in the class and thus accommodate the needs of students
Provide students with LD with private, discreet cues to stay on task and advance warning that they will be called upon shortly. Avoid bringing attention to differences between LD students and their classmates. At all times, avoid the use of sarcasm and criticism. Utilize audiovisual materials.
taught four students with intellectual disabilities to use problem-solving skills to achieve self-set educational goals that related to increasing contributions to classroom discussions and increasing direction-following behavior.
This document is a student project on learning disabilities. It contains an introduction to learning disabilities, their causes and symptoms. It also discusses the diagnosis of learning disabilities and common treatments. Specific learning disorders covered include dyslexia and dyscalculia.
