Test 2 Flashcards
(18 cards)
The major difference between LD and MR
LD Can occur through the lifetime of the individual
Individuals with a learning disability have
Normal intelligence and below average performance
Difference between dyslexia and dysgraphia
Dyslexia is difficulty with reading primarily
Dysgraphia is difficulty with writing and forming thoughts
Who coined the term “LD”
Sam Kirk
LD is NOT
The result of the lack of motivation and is not curable
Instead of discrepancy formulas, we now
Use response to intervention
RTI
Response to intervention.
3-tier model to identify children who may have a LD
AAMR
70-75 IQ, adaptive behavior, and must occur prior to age 18
American association on Intelectual and developmental disabilities was formerly known as
American association for Mental retardation
AAIDD
Is the major association for the care of these individuals
Good prenatal care is
The best way to reduce the cases of mental retardation; most of which are preventable
Gifted education godfathers
Renzulli, Garderner, terman
Renzulli
Three clusters
Garderner
7 intelligences
Maths & verbal most used in schools
Terman
IQ 140
Teaching techniques most often used
Independent study, enrichment, magnet schools
Aggression
Best predictor of future problems wth individuals with behavior disorders
Paddling
Most common in the southern part of the country
Is not effective in teaching appropriate behaviors
Better to sue positive behavior supports