SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY by Samantha Diaz https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability en-us 2022-02-01 04:52:42 UTC 2022-02-02 02:49:44 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Specific Learning Disability (SLD)? sdiaz237 https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2023975578 SLD is having difficulties processing information that impedes the ability to learn and or use academic skills such as reading, writing, and math. SLD is like a gap between expected skills, based on age and intelligence, and academic performance.

]]> 2022-02-01 18:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2023975578 Causes of Specific Learning Disorder sdiaz237 https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2023978024
  •  Family history and genetics
  • Prenatal and neonatal risks
  • Psychological trauma
  • Physical trauma
  • Environmental exposure

    • ]]>     2022-02-01 18:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2023978024     Prevalence Rate sdiaz237 https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2023981719
  • Estimated 5-15% of school-age children struggle with SLD
  • Estimated 80% of SLD have an impairment in reading

    • ]]>     2022-02-01 18:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2023981719     Signs of Specific Learning Disability sdiaz237 https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2023983971
  • Having difficulties in at least one of the following areas: reading comprehension, spelling, written expression, understanding number concepts, mathematical reasoning
  • If there is no sufficient progress in meeting age or state-approved grade level standards in one or more areas
  • Experience performance anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, chronic fatigue or loss of motivation
    • ]]>     2022-02-01 18:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2023983971     Characteristics of Specific Learning Disability sdiaz237 https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2024012645
  • Dyslexia is learning disorder in reading and interpreting what they read. It is a problem with understanding and working with language. They may have a hard time with reading comprehension, spelling, and writing. Dyslexia has nothing to do with intelligence.
  • Dysgraphia is a learning disorder in writing by hand, such as disabled handwriting. Impaired handwriting can interfere with learning to spell words in writing and speed of typing.
  • Dyscalculia is a learning disorder in math. People with dyscalculia have trouble with doing basic math problems, abstract math, and all levels. It is also difficult to grasp the meaning of quantities or biggest vs. smallest.
    • ]]>     2022-02-01 18:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2024012645     Other Learning Disabilities sdiaz237 https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2024018535
  • Auditory Processing Disorder
  • Phonological Processing Disorder
  • Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit
  • Memory and Attention Deficit
  • Executive Function Deficit
    • ]]>     2022-02-01 18:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2024018535     Getting Help sdiaz237 https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2024056198
  • Instructional early intervention- graphic organizer, shortening assignments, more time for assignments
  • Assistive technology- text to speech, using a computer to type written assignments, audio books
  • Accommodations- notes for test or quizzes, using calculators for assignments or test
  • Special Education Services- receiving academic instruction from Resource teacher
    • ]]>     2022-02-01 18:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2024056198     Parent Tips sdiaz237 https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2024071183
  • Get help early. Talk to personnel (teachers, school psychologist, counselor, admin).
  • Communicate with your child's teacher. Ask how can you help your child at home.
  • Ensure your child attends school regularly.
  • Tutoring from school or outside of school.
    • ]]>     2022-02-01 19:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2024071183     References/Resources sdiaz237 https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2024079880
  • https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/specific-learning-disorder/what-is-specific-learning-disorder
  • https://www.lodiusd.net/district/student-support-services/special-education
  • https://ldaamerica.org/types-of-learning-disabilities/
  • https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/learning-disorders/art-20046105#:~:text=Psychological%20trauma%20or%20abuse%20in,Environmental%20exposure 
    • ]]>     2022-02-01 19:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2024079880     "Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or in the same way." sdiaz237 https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2024142813 -George Evans]]> 2022-02-01 19:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sdiaz237/specificlearningdisability/wish/2024142813