1. Chapter 1 Learning Disabilities: A Field in Transition

2. Definition of Learning Disabilities
Psychological process disorder
Difficulty in learning
Severe discrepancy
Social skills disorders
Occurs with other conditions
CNS disorder
Heterogeneous disorders
Intrinsic to the individual
With other conditions
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3. Common Elements in the Definitions
Central nervous system dysfunction
Uneven growth pattern/psychological processing deficits
Discrepancy between potential and achievement
Exclusion of other causes
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4. Percentage of Students with LD
This is Figure 1.3 from the text, p.24

5. Age Span of Learning Disabilities Population
Preschool children
Elementary-age children
Secondary students
Adults
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6. Ages That Children with LD Are Identified
Figure 1.2, page 20

7. Composition of Students with Disabilities
Figure 1.4, p 27