Articles related to "Learning Disabilities"
Learning Disabilities in the Workplace
Learning disabilities (LD) not only impact a child's academic ability, they may also interfere with a person's performance in the workplace.
learning disabilities at work • adults with learning disabilities • accommodations at work • modifications in the workplace • job accommodations
Learning disabilities (LD) not only impact a child's academic ability, they may also interfere with a person's performance in the workplace.
learning disabilities at work • adults with learning disabilities • accommodations at work • modifications in the workplace • job accommodations
Dyslexia: Is It In The Genes?
University of Calgary medical researchers have found the location of a gene that makes people likely to inherit dyslexia. It is hoped that this ongoing research will lead to routine genetic screening that could provide early identification of the condition, so that children could get help prior to and upon entering the school system.
dyslexia • dyslexia • learning disabilities • learning disabilities
University of Calgary medical researchers have found the location of a gene that makes people likely to inherit dyslexia. It is hoped that this ongoing research will lead to routine genetic screening that could provide early identification of the condition, so that children could get help prior to and upon entering the school system.
dyslexia • dyslexia • learning disabilities • learning disabilities
Response to Intervention
When the regulations for IDEA 2004 become official, there'll be a new model in town for identifying students as having a specific learning disability.
response to intervention • idea 2004 • rti • rti • discrepancy model
When the regulations for IDEA 2004 become official, there'll be a new model in town for identifying students as having a specific learning disability.
response to intervention • idea 2004 • rti • rti • discrepancy model
Learning Disability Accommodations
Learning disability accommodations are necessary to help students learn despite their disabilities. Learning disability accommodations level the playing field.
learning disabilities • accommodations • regular education classroom • modifications • special needs
Learning disability accommodations are necessary to help students learn despite their disabilities. Learning disability accommodations level the playing field.
learning disabilities • accommodations • regular education classroom • modifications • special needs
ADHD and Learning Disabilities
How Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a.k.a. Attention Deficit Disorder, differs from Learning Disorders
attention deficit disorder • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • adhd • ad/hd • add
How Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a.k.a. Attention Deficit Disorder, differs from Learning Disorders
attention deficit disorder • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • adhd • ad/hd • add
SAT and the Learning Disabled
The SAT is suspicious that students are using accommodations to get better scores when only borderline disabled. So, they are denying applications when the LD apply.
disability • ld • sat • the college board • accomodations
The SAT is suspicious that students are using accommodations to get better scores when only borderline disabled. So, they are denying applications when the LD apply.
disability • ld • sat • the college board • accomodations
Organization for LD Students
Any student with learning disabilities can be more organized by practicing these 8 easy study skills.
learning disabilities study skills • students with learning disabilities • organization tips • student planner • learning disabilities assignment book
Any student with learning disabilities can be more organized by practicing these 8 easy study skills.
learning disabilities study skills • students with learning disabilities • organization tips • student planner • learning disabilities assignment book
Response to Intervention: the Pros
If your child's IQ is between 76 and 90 (that's between 15% and 20% of all kids) the Response to Intervention model probably brings them help they're not getting now...
response to intervention • rti • rti • idea • individuals with disabilities educaton act
If your child's IQ is between 76 and 90 (that's between 15% and 20% of all kids) the Response to Intervention model probably brings them help they're not getting now...
response to intervention • rti • rti • idea • individuals with disabilities educaton act
Identifying Learning Disabilities
If there's any doubt about whether the response to intervention process by itself constitutes evaluation for a disability, §300.302 of the regulations clears things up...
response to intervention • rti • rti • learning disability • special education
If there's any doubt about whether the response to intervention process by itself constitutes evaluation for a disability, §300.302 of the regulations clears things up...
response to intervention • rti • rti • learning disability • special education
"Imagine This!"
Life for children with AD/HD can be hectic and frustrating. Imagine, if you will, waking up in the morning, and from sun rise to sun set your life is filled with one type of crisis or another. This is not the exception but the rule when living with AD/HD.
adhd • learning disabilities • crisis • crises • daily
Life for children with AD/HD can be hectic and frustrating. Imagine, if you will, waking up in the morning, and from sun rise to sun set your life is filled with one type of crisis or another. This is not the exception but the rule when living with AD/HD.
adhd • learning disabilities • crisis • crises • daily
"My Child Is Not A Monster!"
Three and a half million children are diagnosed with AD/HD each year. This learning disability affects the child in every aspect of his life. They are often ridiculed for behavior that is beyond their control. Should one take the time to look beyond the disability, you will usually find a bright, energetic and creative child.
ad/hd • learning disability • mental health • child behavior • attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Three and a half million children are diagnosed with AD/HD each year. This learning disability affects the child in every aspect of his life. They are often ridiculed for behavior that is beyond their control. Should one take the time to look beyond the disability, you will usually find a bright, energetic and creative child.
ad/hd • learning disability • mental health • child behavior • attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Baby Foods may not be all they are cracked up to be.
Pesticides may be related to the rise of some childhood disorders.
pesticides • neurological disorders • learning disabilities • childhood cancer
Pesticides may be related to the rise of some childhood disorders.
pesticides • neurological disorders • learning disabilities • childhood cancer
Children With Learning Disabilities
Getting the proper teaching in school for your disabled child.
schools • disabilities • resources • iep's • social services
Getting the proper teaching in school for your disabled child.
schools • disabilities • resources • iep's • social services
Disabilty or difference? It's all in how you look at it.
Learning disabilities - are they disabilites are differences? Should people who deal with learning disabilites be called disabled or just different?
learning disabilities • different • differences • ld • add
Learning disabilities - are they disabilites are differences? Should people who deal with learning disabilites be called disabled or just different?
learning disabilities • different • differences • ld • add
Disabling Theology
Disability theologies look at the broken body of the resurrected Christ as a metaphor. The learning-disabled find little comfort in that theopoetic.
theology • disabled • broken • learning disability • differently wisdomed
Disability theologies look at the broken body of the resurrected Christ as a metaphor. The learning-disabled find little comfort in that theopoetic.
theology • disabled • broken • learning disability • differently wisdomed
Disconnect in Special Ed Placement
The Disconnect between syndromes, disorders, and conditions on the one hand and placement in Special Education on the other is sometimes hard to explain to parents. This
special education placement • adhd • attention deficit • dyslexia • fetal alcohol
The Disconnect between syndromes, disorders, and conditions on the one hand and placement in Special Education on the other is sometimes hard to explain to parents. This
special education placement • adhd • attention deficit • dyslexia • fetal alcohol
Lesson Plans 2 (Time)
Time. I love it when I have it. I hate it when I don’t have enough of it. And education is one of the most time bound activities humans participate in.
lesson plans • time • instruction • ld • learning disabilities
Time. I love it when I have it. I hate it when I don’t have enough of it. And education is one of the most time bound activities humans participate in.
lesson plans • time • instruction • ld • learning disabilities
Lesson Plans 3
How do you make a sandwich? It seems like a simple question - unless you have to write about it and you have a learning disability. Writing can become a daunting task if you have a disability.
west virginia fourth grade writing rubric • writing • reading • special education • sandwiches
How do you make a sandwich? It seems like a simple question - unless you have to write about it and you have a learning disability. Writing can become a daunting task if you have a disability.
west virginia fourth grade writing rubric • writing • reading • special education • sandwiches
Lesson Plans 4 (Spirals)
The concept of a spiral curriculum has changed the way I teach this year. I suspect thatthe concept will change the way most teachers teach before too much longer. And special needs students will benefit from that.
spiral curriculum • readiness to learn • everyday math • ld • learning disabilities
The concept of a spiral curriculum has changed the way I teach this year. I suspect thatthe concept will change the way most teachers teach before too much longer. And special needs students will benefit from that.
spiral curriculum • readiness to learn • everyday math • ld • learning disabilities
Response to Intervention and IQ
The new Response to Intervention model raises questions about the role of intelligence testing in the future. Do we need it anymore?
response to intervention • rti • rti • learning disability • special education
The new Response to Intervention model raises questions about the role of intelligence testing in the future. Do we need it anymore?
response to intervention • rti • rti • learning disability • special education
Response to Intervention: the Cons
Who decides if Johnny has a disability? In the past it was mostly math. Parents and educators could point to test results and say a child DID or DIDN'T have a disability.
response to intervention • rti • rti • specific learning disability • ld
Who decides if Johnny has a disability? In the past it was mostly math. Parents and educators could point to test results and say a child DID or DIDN'T have a disability.
response to intervention • rti • rti • specific learning disability • ld
Soon: a Dyslexia Test
A genetic test for dyslexia could be available soon. This article looks briefly at the news from genetics and the possible impact of such a test on education.
dyslexia • genetics • special education • blood test • specific learning disability
A genetic test for dyslexia could be available soon. This article looks briefly at the news from genetics and the possible impact of such a test on education.
dyslexia • genetics • special education • blood test • specific learning disability
The Future of IQ Testing
The usefulness of IQ testing for identifying learning disabilities is hotly debated. And with changes in the law, issues like cost and ethics are also being discussed.
response to intervention • rti • rti • learning disability • special education
The usefulness of IQ testing for identifying learning disabilities is hotly debated. And with changes in the law, issues like cost and ethics are also being discussed.
response to intervention • rti • rti • learning disability • special education
The Net - Making Learning Fun!
Learning can be a challenge to children with AD/HD, but as parents and teachers there are many ways to help them be successful. The Internet is one of those ways, providing a wide array of sites geared toward making learning fun for children.
adhd • learning • disability • internet • fun
Learning can be a challenge to children with AD/HD, but as parents and teachers there are many ways to help them be successful. The Internet is one of those ways, providing a wide array of sites geared toward making learning fun for children.
adhd • learning • disability • internet • fun
Tonsils And Learning? There's A Connection!
For some children who do not perform well in school, the usual diagnoses (such as Attention Deficit Disorder) may not apply. The problems may be the result of a serious sleep disorder, and a simple surgical procedure can change their lives.
learning disabilities • sleep disorders • sleep apnea • children and sleep • tonsils
For some children who do not perform well in school, the usual diagnoses (such as Attention Deficit Disorder) may not apply. The problems may be the result of a serious sleep disorder, and a simple surgical procedure can change their lives.
learning disabilities • sleep disorders • sleep apnea • children and sleep • tonsils
Vocab: Accommodations
The law says that a school has to "accommodate" a student's disabilities. Do you know what that MEANS? Technical jargon can get in the way of understanding your child's r
accommodations • modifications • special education • peer tutoring • assistive technology
The law says that a school has to "accommodate" a student's disabilities. Do you know what that MEANS? Technical jargon can get in the way of understanding your child's r
accommodations • modifications • special education • peer tutoring • assistive technology
Vocab: FAPE
The law says that your school system is obligated to provide a student with disabilities with a FAPE – a free appropriate public education. Do you know what that MEANS?
free appropriate public education • fape • lre • least restrictive environment • special education
The law says that your school system is obligated to provide a student with disabilities with a FAPE – a free appropriate public education. Do you know what that MEANS?
free appropriate public education • fape • lre • least restrictive environment • special education
Scholarships for Learning Disabled
A listing of nine scholarships available to students in the United States with learning disabilities. Each listing provides a brief overview and contact information.
scholarships for learning disabled • college funding for learning disabled students • ld high school students • students with learning disabilities • money for college
A listing of nine scholarships available to students in the United States with learning disabilities. Each listing provides a brief overview and contact information.
scholarships for learning disabled • college funding for learning disabled students • ld high school students • students with learning disabilities • money for college
Top Universities for LD Students
A listing of 4 top ranked public U.S. universities that have programs for learning disabled students. Noted are campus size,enrollment, cost of tuition, LD services, aid.
universities for ld students • postsecondary schools for the learning disabled • ld programs at colleges • top ranked universities with ld programs • learning disabled college students
A listing of 4 top ranked public U.S. universities that have programs for learning disabled students. Noted are campus size,enrollment, cost of tuition, LD services, aid.
universities for ld students • postsecondary schools for the learning disabled • ld programs at colleges • top ranked universities with ld programs • learning disabled college students
Educational Disabilities: a Brief Overview
A brief look at the different types of educational disabilities
greg cruey • special education • individuals with disabilities education act • idea • educational disability
A brief look at the different types of educational disabilities
greg cruey • special education • individuals with disabilities education act • idea • educational disability
Educational Disabilities: a Brief Overview
A brief look at the different types of educational disabilities
greg cruey • special education • individuals with disabilities education act • idea • educational disability
A brief look at the different types of educational disabilities
greg cruey • special education • individuals with disabilities education act • idea • educational disability
Spelling Word Practice Tips
Fun, meaningful activities for successful spelling lesson practice that can be used with kids with learning disabilities!
learning disability spelling lessons • studying spelling words • learning disabilities spelling pratice • spelling memorization ideas • friday spelling tests
Fun, meaningful activities for successful spelling lesson practice that can be used with kids with learning disabilities!
learning disability spelling lessons • studying spelling words • learning disabilities spelling pratice • spelling memorization ideas • friday spelling tests
Labels - Part I
When it comes to people and disabilities, nobody likes labels. But there are plenty of them out there. Where do they come from and what do they mean?
autism • emotional disturbances • behavior disorder • mentally impaired • retarded
When it comes to people and disabilities, nobody likes labels. But there are plenty of them out there. Where do they come from and what do they mean?
autism • emotional disturbances • behavior disorder • mentally impaired • retarded
Can't afford a laptop? Try this!
The new AlphaSmart 3000 improves an old favorite and created a great deal!
ld • learning disabilities • assistive technology • physical impairments • alphasmart
The new AlphaSmart 3000 improves an old favorite and created a great deal!
ld • learning disabilities • assistive technology • physical impairments • alphasmart
Creating Quality Essay Exams
Apply Bloom's Taxonomy to create fair essay questions that really test what students know.
creating quality essay exams • subjective assessment questions • learning objectives • bloom's taxonomy • testing
Apply Bloom's Taxonomy to create fair essay questions that really test what students know.
creating quality essay exams • subjective assessment questions • learning objectives • bloom's taxonomy • testing
Dry Erase Boards for Kids with LD
Kids with learning disabilities love to practice spelling words and math problems on dry erase boards.
dry erase boards for ld kids • homework help ld kids • math facts ld kids • learning disabled kids spelling practice • writing for ld kids
Kids with learning disabilities love to practice spelling words and math problems on dry erase boards.
dry erase boards for ld kids • homework help ld kids • math facts ld kids • learning disabled kids spelling practice • writing for ld kids
Identify Your Learning Style
Find out what kind of learning style you belong to and optimize your ability to learn and retain information.
learning style • optimize ability to learn • study habits • visual • kinesthetic
Find out what kind of learning style you belong to and optimize your ability to learn and retain information.
learning style • optimize ability to learn • study habits • visual • kinesthetic
Learn in a Flash
Students with physical and learning disabilities who have access to a computer have an alternative means of doing the note card shuffle--electronic note cards. This week, I downloaded and tried several of these programs and share my findings here.
flash cards • computer • study aids • study skills • learning disabilities
Students with physical and learning disabilities who have access to a computer have an alternative means of doing the note card shuffle--electronic note cards. This week, I downloaded and tried several of these programs and share my findings here.
flash cards • computer • study aids • study skills • learning disabilities
Placed? Who decides, and how?
When you talk about the decision making process, about determining (in the words of the law) "whether the child is a child with a disability," who decides, and how?
learning disability • ld • wiat-ii • wechsler individual achievement test • idea 2004
When you talk about the decision making process, about determining (in the words of the law) "whether the child is a child with a disability," who decides, and how?
learning disability • ld • wiat-ii • wechsler individual achievement test • idea 2004
Sequential Spelling
If your child is having trouble with spelling patterns or has a learning disorder, this may be the program for you. Be prepared for the length of each lesson but also watch as your child gains some of the concepts that are so hard for spelling-challenged folks to pick up on.
spelling • learning • disability • writing • dyslexia
If your child is having trouble with spelling patterns or has a learning disorder, this may be the program for you. Be prepared for the length of each lesson but also watch as your child gains some of the concepts that are so hard for spelling-challenged folks to pick up on.
spelling • learning • disability • writing • dyslexia
Some disabilities and diseases may be linked to the food which you feed your child in infancy.
Parents and Grand-parents to be should demand the same type of labeling on baby foods which we expect on the foods which we consume.
pesticides • childhood learning disorders • childhood cancer • infant neurological disorders • bipolarism.
Parents and Grand-parents to be should demand the same type of labeling on baby foods which we expect on the foods which we consume.
pesticides • childhood learning disorders • childhood cancer • infant neurological disorders • bipolarism.
Spelling Smart: A Ready-to-Use Activities Program for Students with Spelling Difficulties
This book sells for around $30 which is a bargain for all the content, instruction and inspiration it provides. It is a valuable spelling program for any child who has difficulty conquering the world of spelling.
spelling • dyslexia • learning • disability • ld
This book sells for around $30 which is a bargain for all the content, instruction and inspiration it provides. It is a valuable spelling program for any child who has difficulty conquering the world of spelling.
spelling • dyslexia • learning • disability • ld
Stress and Your Child
Whether we realize it or not, our children are exposed to stress on a daily basis. What are the signs of excessive stress and what can we do to help our children cope?
stress • excessive stress • childhood stress • children • behavior
Whether we realize it or not, our children are exposed to stress on a daily basis. What are the signs of excessive stress and what can we do to help our children cope?
stress • excessive stress • childhood stress • children • behavior
Vocab: LRE
The law says that your school system is obligated to educate a student with disabilities in the least restrictive environment (LRE) possible. Do you know what that MEANS?
lre • least restrictive environment • disability • broan v. board • civil rights
The law says that your school system is obligated to educate a student with disabilities in the least restrictive environment (LRE) possible. Do you know what that MEANS?
lre • least restrictive environment • disability • broan v. board • civil rights
Vocab: Modifications
The law requires a school to "modify" curriculum when necessary for a student with disabilities. Do you know what that MEANS? Technical jargon can get in the way of under
modify • modified • modifications • idea • special education
The law requires a school to "modify" curriculum when necessary for a student with disabilities. Do you know what that MEANS? Technical jargon can get in the way of under
modify • modified • modifications • idea • special education
Budget 2000: What Does It Mean For Persons With Disabilities
4.2 million Canadians – one in six Canadians of all ages – have a disability. The federal government, through the February 28 budget, has made a number of committments to helping Canadians with disabilities participate in the labour force and deal with medical and care-related costs.This budget builds on numerous measures in previous budgets.
disabilities
4.2 million Canadians – one in six Canadians of all ages – have a disability. The federal government, through the February 28 budget, has made a number of committments to helping Canadians with disabilities participate in the labour force and deal with medical and care-related costs.This budget builds on numerous measures in previous budgets.
disabilities
Summer Lessons for Teachers
What do teachers do during the summer? Would you believe it: they go to school! Well, a lot of them, anyway. And now is about the time each year that much of it gets plan
highly qualified • mark warner • lesson plans • continuing education • professional development
What do teachers do during the summer? Would you believe it: they go to school! Well, a lot of them, anyway. And now is about the time each year that much of it gets plan
highly qualified • mark warner • lesson plans • continuing education • professional development
The Greenwood Institute
In 1993, Leicester gained a promising new research institute into child psychiatric care. Read about the Greenwood Institute's long term and short term research projects, dedicated to children of all ages.
mr. greenwood • psychiatric care • children • young offenders • pre-school
In 1993, Leicester gained a promising new research institute into child psychiatric care. Read about the Greenwood Institute's long term and short term research projects, dedicated to children of all ages.
mr. greenwood • psychiatric care • children • young offenders • pre-school
Choosing a School for Your Child
Public, Private, Alternative and Homeschooling choices all have their own unique benefits and challenges, but one will fit your child better than the rest.
public schools • private schools • alternative schools • homeschooling • choosing a school for your child
Public, Private, Alternative and Homeschooling choices all have their own unique benefits and challenges, but one will fit your child better than the rest.
public schools • private schools • alternative schools • homeschooling • choosing a school for your child
Spelling Practice Activities
Interactive activities to help students in regular and special education find success in spelling.
interactive spelling lessons • spelling test practice • studying spelling words • learning disabilities spelling ideas • differentiated instruction in spelling
Interactive activities to help students in regular and special education find success in spelling.
interactive spelling lessons • spelling test practice • studying spelling words • learning disabilities spelling ideas • differentiated instruction in spelling
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