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Definitions:
Federal: The term specific learning disability means a
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Spelling
Reasoning
Mathematics
Social skills
Reading Problems
Deficits in Written Language
Underachievement in Math
Poor Social Skills
Hyperactivity
Behavior Problems
Low Self-Esteem
Reading Problems
Reading is by far the most common characteristics
Writing Deficits
Problems writing and spelling.
Difficulties planning what they are going to write.
Often write what comes to their head first.
Math Underachievement
Numerical reasoning and calculation pose major
Hyperactivity
Difficulty attending to a task.
Behavioral Problems
Higher frequency of risk-taking behaviors among
Low Self-Esteem
More likely to report lower levels of self-esteem,
Video on Dyslexia
Dyslexia: A Hidden Disability
difficulty learning to count by 2s, 3s, 4s, poor mental math skills,
problems with spatial directions
People with ADHD have trouble sitting still, lose interest quickly, and
daydream.
disability is unknown.
Just like there are many different learning
disabilities there are many different causes.
Identification
One of the common forms of Identification is the
Response To Intervention.
This is a systematic prereferral and early
intervention process
It consists of universal screening and several tiers of
Secondary Intervention
In Tier II students who are struggling receive an
Tertiary Intervention
Tier III in most RTI models is considered to be
Special Education.
Some special educators believe that students should
Assessment
There are a variety of assessments that can be used
Criterion-Referenced Tests
These tests are different from the Intelligence and
Curriculum-Based Measurement
is also commonly referred to as progress monitoring.
this form of assessment measures the growth of
Curriculum-Based Measurement
is also commonly referred to as progress monitoring.
this form of assessment measures the growth of
DIEBLS
One example of a CBM measurement is the DIBELS
Dynamic
Indicators
Of
Basic
Early
Literacy
Skills
DIBELS
This test consists of six individual measures and a
composite score.
The six measures are as follows:
the student must say the first sound for each word.
The benchmark for this measure is 30 or more first
just read.
The number of words read correctly in 1 minute is
grade are 47, 87, and 100 words read correctly per
minute.
The benchmark for the amount of retell point is 15,
Daze
In this measure students are presented with a
Composite Score
The composite score for the entire assessment is a
Related Services
The related services for students with learning
Consultant Teacher
This teacher is there to provide support to the
Resource Room
Is a specially staffed and equipped classroom where
mnemonics.
These mnemonics can help students with learning
Materials
iPad apps for students with learning disabilities
Educational Games for the computer
Website with Education Material for Students with
Learning Disabilities
Post-Vocational
Many students with learning disabilities are able to
Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of America
Council for Learning Disabilities
International Dyslexia Association
Recreational Programs/Facilities
Camp Ramapo
http://www.ramapoforchildren.org
PROJECT CHILD
Social Skills Group
Special Needs Activity Center
Childrens Literature
Special People, Special Ways
Childrens Literature
A Rainbow of Friends
Childrens Literature
Dont Call Me Special
Professional Literature
Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special
Education
The Journal of Special Education
TEACHING Exceptional Children
Webliography
http://www.ncld.org/types-learning
disabilities/what-is-ld/what-are-learning-disabilities
http://www.tests.com/practice/ITBS-Practice-Test
http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/assistivetechnology-education/apps-students-ldorganization-study
http://www.do2learn.com
http://www.kaplanco.com/special-needs-educationsupplies