Learning Disabilities
Running head: Learning disabilities
Learning Disabilities
Anthony Genchi
Grand Canyon University SPE 526
February 22, 2012
Abstract
Individuals who have a learning disability, communication disorder, or are giftedness may have a rough time in the classroom setting. It is the job of the teacher to understand these disabilities or disorders by gaining knowledge of their characteristics and their causes so that they can adjust the students’ curriculum to better help the student achieve success. It takes time and effort from the teacher in order to adjust the classroom environment to better suit the students’ needs. The severity of the disability in a child varies among one another and some students need more help than others.
Learning Disabilities
This paper is going to discuss the definitions, characteristics, and causes of learning disability, communication disorders, and giftedness. Learning disability, communication disorder, and giftedness can all be linked together. These disabilities and disorders can go hand and hand when diagnosing an individual. The most common category in the special educational program is learning disability (Heward, 2009). Along with discussing these disabilities and disorders, this paper will also take a look at the prevalence among them. Although there may be some similarities among these disabilities and disorders, they widely vary between individuals. Learning disabilities (LD) are neurological disorders that can make it difficult to obtain academic and social skills (“What are learning disabilities?” 2009). Learning disabilities are more than just having difficulties learning, it is a neurological disorder that affects the brains ability to receive, process, sustain, and respond to information (“What are learning disabilities?” 2009). Learning disabilities are very intricate disorders. They vary among individuals in their expression and
Learning Disabilities
Anthony Genchi
Grand Canyon University SPE 526
February 22, 2012
Abstract
Individuals who have a learning disability, communication disorder, or are giftedness may have a rough time in the classroom setting. It is the job of the teacher to understand these disabilities or disorders by gaining knowledge of their characteristics and their causes so that they can adjust the students’ curriculum to better help the student achieve success. It takes time and effort from the teacher in order to adjust the classroom environment to better suit the students’ needs. The severity of the disability in a child varies among one another and some students need more help than others.
Learning Disabilities
This paper is going to discuss the definitions, characteristics, and causes of learning disability, communication disorders, and giftedness. Learning disability, communication disorder, and giftedness can all be linked together. These disabilities and disorders can go hand and hand when diagnosing an individual. The most common category in the special educational program is learning disability (Heward, 2009). Along with discussing these disabilities and disorders, this paper will also take a look at the prevalence among them. Although there may be some similarities among these disabilities and disorders, they widely vary between individuals. Learning disabilities (LD) are neurological disorders that can make it difficult to obtain academic and social skills (“What are learning disabilities?” 2009). Learning disabilities are more than just having difficulties learning, it is a neurological disorder that affects the brains ability to receive, process, sustain, and respond to information (“What are learning disabilities?” 2009). Learning disabilities are very intricate disorders. They vary among individuals in their expression and
References: Children with Communication Disorders (2011). Retrieved February 22, 2012, from www.cec.sped.org Heward, W. L. (2009). Exceptional children: An introduction to special education. (9th Ed.). Columbus: Merrill. What are Learning Disabilities? (2009). Retrieved February 22, 2012, from www.ncld.org