Group 2 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
define learning disabilities
A
difficulties in learning and using academic skills, characterized by a persistent impairment in at least one of three major areas: reading, written expression, and/or math
2
Q
other term for learning disabilities
A
specific learning disorders
3
Q
LD is typically diagnosed in ____
A
early school-aged children, although may not be recognized until adulthood
4
Q
types of LD
A
- dyslexia
- dyscalculia
- dysgraphia
- reasoning disorder
5
Q
define dyslexia
A
- “difficulty in reading”
- pattern of learning difficulty characterized by impairment in one or more of the reading subskills including word reading accuracy, reading rate or fluency, and/or reading comprehension
6
Q
define dyscalculia
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- “badly calculating”
- patter of difficulty characterized by problems processing numerical information, learning arithmetic facts and performing accurate or fluent calculations
7
Q
define dysgraphia
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- “difficulty with writing”
- affects writing abilities, including handwriting, spelling, spacing, and organizing or expressing thoughts in writing, even with normal fine motor skills
8
Q
define reasoning disorder
A
characterized by impairment in organization and integration of ideas and thoughts
9
Q
causes of LD
A
- organic and biological factors
- genetic factors
- environmental factors
10
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LD intervention
A
- process training
- multisensory approach
- structure and stimulus reduction
- medication
- cognitive training
- behavior modification
- direct instruction
