https://padlet.com/ianbrunn/8wowkd0w8bfp Assignment 5 en-us 2017-09-07 16:24:16 UTC 2026-01-04 00:38:11 UTC hello@padlet.com ianbrunn https://padlet.com/ianbrunn/8wowkd0w8bfp/wish/185591096 "The term 'specific learning disability' means a disorder in 1 or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, which disorder may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or do mathematical calculations."

http://www.asha.org/advocacy/federal/idea/04-law-specific-ld/]]> 2017-09-07 16:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ianbrunn/8wowkd0w8bfp/wish/185591096 ianbrunn https://padlet.com/ianbrunn/8wowkd0w8bfp/wish/185593084 A Specific Learning disability is simply a difference the way someone's mind is wired. These exceptional learners may be as smart of smarter than their peers but struggle for one reason another with the skills needed to succeed. ]]> 2017-09-07 16:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ianbrunn/8wowkd0w8bfp/wish/185593084 ianbrunn https://padlet.com/ianbrunn/8wowkd0w8bfp/wish/185594047 Specific Learning Disabilities are considere high incidence.

The US Department of Education reports that over 2.8 million are being served for Specific Learning Disabilities and this nearly fifty percent of all children receiving special education services.

http://www.projectidealonline.org/v/specific-learning-disabilities/]]> 2017-09-07 16:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ianbrunn/8wowkd0w8bfp/wish/185594047 ianbrunn https://padlet.com/ianbrunn/8wowkd0w8bfp/wish/185597319 Some warning signs of Specific Learning Disabilities are(but not limited to)

1. Difficulties with reading or writing.
2. Problems with math and Arithmetic.
3. Memory problems.
4. Problems with time, coordination, following directions, and an inability to stay organized.

They may also act out, be distracted easily, and have problems with dealing with new terms and concepts.     ]]> 2017-09-07 16:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ianbrunn/8wowkd0w8bfp/wish/185597319 ianbrunn https://padlet.com/ianbrunn/8wowkd0w8bfp/wish/185599537 1. Direct Instruction- Skills oriented, fact to face,  small group, carefully oriented instruction. 

2. Learning Strategy Instruction- Teaching students the best ways to go about learning and recalling the required information. It teaches students ways to go about organizing how they plan to complete the task at hand. 

3. Multi-sensory Approach- As the name implies, Multi-Sensory instruction is teaching use more than one of  the learner's senses at a time. This style of education gives students more than one way to make connections. This style is not only limited to sight and hearing but can also implement senses like taste and smell. 

4. Scaffolding- Scaffolding is another technique which begins with the educator giving direct instruction, and then as the student progresses, slowly moving away and letting the students use peer mediated instruction. 

5. Be aware of simple solutions. There is no one hundred percent method for dealing with learning disabilities. The methods must be individualized to the learner. Continue trying new methods until one works.  ]]> 2017-09-07 16:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ianbrunn/8wowkd0w8bfp/wish/185599537 ianbrunn https://padlet.com/ianbrunn/8wowkd0w8bfp/wish/185608373 1. Be aware that school success and life success are different things. Figure out what is most important for your child.

2. Make sure your child gets the most inclusive education possible. 

3. Never lower your expectations for your child's education.

4. Work with the child to make sure they understand their disability. ]]> 2017-09-07 17:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ianbrunn/8wowkd0w8bfp/wish/185608373 ianbrunn https://padlet.com/ianbrunn/8wowkd0w8bfp/wish/185611182 1. Dysgraphia- The inability to write coherently stemming from a brain disease or injury. 

2. Dyscalculia- Related to having trouble with understanding math and arithmetic. 

3. Dyslexia- Is known as a reading disorder and manifests itself as difficulty reading(includes numbers).


]]> 2017-09-07 17:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ianbrunn/8wowkd0w8bfp/wish/185611182 ianbrunn https://padlet.com/ianbrunn/8wowkd0w8bfp/wish/185613006 http://www.ldonline.org/article/Learning_Strategies

https://ldaamerica.org/successful-strategies-for-teaching-students-with-learning-disabilities/

https://www.education.com/reference/article/what-direct-instruction/

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/partnering-with-childs-school/instructional-strategies/multisensory-instruction-what-you-need-to-know

http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/learning-disabilities/types/]]> 2017-09-07 17:09:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ianbrunn/8wowkd0w8bfp/wish/185613006