Learning Disabilities Case Study Paper

1. What specific nonacademic difficulties is Steve experiencing? Steve Williams has behavioral difficulties, and poor social interaction skills. Mrs. Andrews states, “Steve works ineffectively in cooperative group learning situations. Steve has difficulty interacting with his peers and has refused to work with his classmates the last few weeks” (Ally Bacon 2007). Steve’s classmates say, “[Steve] “goofs off and doesn’t do any of the work” (Ally Bacon 2007). Another note Mrs. Andrews says is Steve tattles on his peers and he tends to spend his recess time either in the classroom or the nurse’s office.
2. How might Ms. Fuentes discuss with Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Williams social skills characteristics and needs of students with learning disabilities? Ms. Fuentes can discuss with Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Williams that children with learning disabilities have common characteristic of poor social skills. According to Introduction to Special Education Making a Difference Seventh Edition states, “ For the other 75% of [students with learning disabilities], problems with social skills negatively influence with social
What are classroom accommodations or modifications that might assist Steve in improving tasks completion and in working with peers? Classroom modification for Steve is to be paired up with a peer(s) whom share similar interests as Steve. This will allow Steve to feel comfortable with the peer(s) he works with. If Steve is appropriate in a group work, he and his peer(s) can be rewarded. Mrs. Andrews can modify her instruction to Steve by using advance organizers, chunk the lesson, and use learning aids such as a computer. Another example of a classroom accommodation is to allow Steve to have more time on tests/quizzes, and have his test read, or her an auditory tape/CD. Mrs. Andrews can use positive feedback on the Steve’s work.
4. Are there specific areas that might be added to Steve’s IEP? What are they? How might these areas be addressed at