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CHAPTER 2: Learning Disabilities

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What are learning disabilities (LD)?

  • LD are heterogenous group of disorders
  • LD result in significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, and/or mathematical skills
  • the problem is intrinsic to the individual
  • the problem is presumed to be related to a central nervous system dysfunction
  • LD may occur along with other disabilities or conditions

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What types of learning disabilities we distinguish?

  • reading disability (dyslexia)
  • written language deficit (dysgraphia)
  • math underachievement (dyscalculia)
  • dyspraxia

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What are learning disabilities? 

Discuss with your colleague two of frequent questions concerning LD:

Pick up two of the questions listed below and try to answer them together.

  • Question 1: What rights do I have at work as an adult with learning disabilities?
  • Question 2: How can a college student or adult be tested for learning disabilities or ADHD?
  • Question 3: My adult daughter has a disability and is seeking employment. What should her first step be?
  • Question 4: What services will be available to my child with LD once he graduates from college?
  • Question 5: My brother has a disability and is searching for a job, but I am worried that his limited abilities and low self-confidence will negatively affect his search. Can I help him in any way?

Homework

Try to find out more to support your answers on this web sites: http://www.ldonline.org/ Is there anything surprising to you?
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Chapter 2: Main study text

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Chapter 2: Main study text
Test yourself - LEARNING DISABILITIES
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