Learning Disability By: Chelcie, Mary, Chance, Nikki, Emily

According to the National Center for Learning Disability they are neurological disorders that can make it difficult to acquire certain academic and social skills. What is a Learning Disability?

 Dyslexia- language processing disorder  Dyscalculia-involving math  Dysgraphia-writing  Dyspraxia-motor skills  Executive Functioning- planning and organizing  ADHD & Other Related Issues- Not a learning disability but generally people with LD have some other type of problem. What are some Learning Disabilities?

 2.4 million students are diagnosed with LD  They are life long and cannot be cured.  While students with LD continue to represent the largest group served by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)( 41%) Facts and Statistics

 67% of students with LD graduate from high school4 with a regular diploma vs. 74% of students in the general population  20% of students with LD drop out of high school6 vs. 8% of students in the general population  10% of students with LD are enrolled in a four-year college within two years of leaving school, compared with 28% of the general population Facts cont.

 It's not always easy to recognize learning disabilities.  There is no single indicator or universal profile that fits everyone. Is it LD?

Often spelling the same word differently in a single document Reluctance to take on reading or writing tasks Trouble with open-ended questions on tests Weak memory skills Difficulty in adapting skills from one setting to another Slow work pace Poor grasp of abstract concepts Inattention to details or excessive focus on them Frequent misreading of information Trouble filling out applications or forms Easily confused by instructions Poor organizational skills Signs of LD

 The students need special attention for modifications and accommodations.  They need access to assistive technology.  If they have been formally identified the accommodations should be listed in their IEP.  These are meant to “level the playing field” What can be done in the classroom?

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 Ncld.org Resource