Review the development of the definition of learning disabilities. Select a definition that is most accurate and provide your rationale for the definition you select.

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: A learning disability is a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, which may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, speak, read, write, spell, or to do mathematical calculation. Individuals with learning disabilities have average to above average intelligence.
Definition, entitlements and “treatment” are stipulated by definition in federal law (IDEA).

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Which of the following terms best fits the idea of "descriptions of moral standards for good behavior?"

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Identify three advantages to the decentralization of new course development.

What will be an ideal response?

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