1. Human Growth and Development
July 16, 2018

2. Agenda – Week 6 Work on Presentations Presentations
Introduction to Learning Disabilities
Film: “Fat City” Workshop

3. Introduction to Learning Disabilities
A learning disability, or learning disorder, is not a problem with intelligence. Learning disorders are caused by a difference in the brain that affects how information is received, processed, or communicated.

4. Exceptional Needs Learning disabilities Dyslexia Dyscalcula Dysgraphia
Dysnomia
ADD/ADHD

5. FAT City Workshop
Although this film is intended for those who are working with learning disabled students, many of the principles apply to children of all abilities and ages.
As you watch, think of how so much of this applies even to you:
Trouble “getting” a new topic or formula
Impatience with those whom you find irritating
Feeling like you are the dumbest person in the class

6. FAT City Workshop Richard Lavoie
A child with a learning disability cannot try harder, pay closer attention, or improve motivation on their own; they need help to learn how to do those things.