What are key factors of the definition of learning disabilities? What are the implications of each?

What will be an ideal response?


Students should mention the following:


  • Learning disabilities are a disorder in one or more psychological process involved in understanding or using language (spoken or written)

  • Learning disabilities may manifest as an imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or do mathematical calculations

  • Learning disabilities include perceptual disabilities, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia, and developmental aphasia


There is an exclusionary clause (a person’s deficits are not due to environmental or other handicapping conditions)

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A. curriculum-based assessment. B. standardized test. C. checklist. D. social media.

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Which of the following will not likely be a factor in appraising your on-the-job performance?

A. Economical transportation B. Ability to meet deadlines C. Cooperation with others D. Proper use of equipment

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Existing facilities including equipment may have to be ____ to accommodate children with special needs.?

a. ?removed b. ?modified c. ?eliminated d. ?off limits

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