Learning Disabilities Flow Chart by lisa winand

RECOGNIZE

lisawinand — 2024-05-07 17:23:47 UTC

Is the child struggling to learn?

Does this appear to be:

1. Cognitive functioning, such as learning, problem solving and judgement or

2. Adaptive functioning, activities of daily life such as communication skills and social participation.

IDENTIFY

lisawinand — 2024-05-07 17:27:42 UTC

Is this a learning disability or a language difference?

LANGUAGE DIFFERENCE

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Are the difficulties present in both the child’s native language and second language?

Are the difficulties present at school, home and other settings?

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

lisawinand — 2024-05-07 19:18:51 UTC

English as a Second Language (ESL) will help students who grew up speaking a different native language with reading, writing and speaking.

LEARNING DISABILITY

lisawinand — 2024-05-07 19:30:56 UTC

Does the child belong to one or more of the 13 different disability categories as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

COMMUNICATE

lisawinand — 2024-05-07 19:37:21 UTC

Make contact with the parent as early as possible to establish trust and communication. Relay concerns with the parent concerning the child’s learning challenges. Collect data on whether the child has a language difference or may exhibit a learning disability.

SCREENING & EVALUATION

lisawinand — 2024-05-07 22:25:55 UTC

If language difference is not the cause of the learning challenge, screening and evaluation are performed to determine if there is a developmental disability.

DETERMINE

lisawinand — 2024-05-07 22:27:31 UTC

If the screening indicates a disability, determine if the child is eligible for special education services.

STRATEGY

lisawinand — 2024-05-07 22:28:26 UTC

Meet with parents to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan to provide accommodations or necessary interventions