Why does my school identify me as a learning disabled?

What is it to be a learning disabled?

Steps of the PPA Define the Problem Gather Evidence Determine Causes Examine Existing Policy Develop Solutions Evaluate The Best Procedure

What disability?

Learning Disabilities Learning disabilities (LD) are a group of disorders than can impact many areas of learning, including reading, writing, spelling, math, listening, and oral expression.

What kind of behavior?

Does my behavior affect the way I learn? Many children display inappropriate or problem behaviors in the classroom which can make it difficult for them to learn, cause harm to themselves or others and isolate them from their peers. We often speak of problem behaviors in terms of the effects they have on others.

Academic performance and social behavior in elementary school are connected Children's social behavior can promote or undermine their learning, and their academic performance may have implications for their social behavior," said Sarah Miles. Video on academic performance

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