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1
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The term learning disabilities has been used since the first national organization meeting of parent groups and professionals in

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1963

2
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A growing trend in terms of the educational setting for students with learning disabilities and related mild disabilities is

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General Education Classes

3
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The largest number of students with learning disabilities served by the schools are ages

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10-14

4
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The definition of learning disabilities include which of the following?

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neurological factors
difficulties with academic and learning tasks
exclusion of other causes
cognitive processing factors
discrepancy between potential and achievement

5
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In what year was the first special education law to provide special education (Public Law 94-142) passed by Congress?

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1975

6
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In the historical development of the field of learning disabilities, medical scientists in the early foundation phase concentrated on studying

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The functions and dysfunctions of the human brain

7
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List the four general age groups of individuals with learning disabilities and related mild disabilities, and a characteristic of each age level.

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Preschool Children-

Poor motor development, speech impediments, language delays and slow cognitive and concept development.

Elementary Children -

Mostly emotional and social problems

Secondary -

Self concept problems, emotional problems and social problems

Adult life -

Reading and nonverbal social disabilities
8
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What is the approximate percentage of children in the general population identified under the category of learning disabilities?

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5%

9
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Mild disabilities typically include students from all of the following categories except

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deaf and blind

10
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a cross-categorical grouping, including several categories of disability.

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mild disabilities

11
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The largest number of students with learning disabilities served by the schools are

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Boys