Report IV: Service Materials and Content Monographs

1975 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 613-623
Author(s):  
Gerald M. Senf ◽  
Anthony H. Luick ◽  
Beverly P. Sawyer

This is the final paper in a four-part series describing the products of a statewide learning disability program in Illinois called Project SCREEN. The previous articles described (1) a newly developed, multifaceted, group early identification instrument called SCREEN© (Senf & Comrey 1975), (2) the theoretical conception of learning disabilities and a survey of Illinois special education cooperative directors (Senf & Sushinsky 1975), and (3) attitudes regarding learning disabilities expressed by Illinois professionals and state LD consultants nationwide (Senf & Grossman 1975). This article describes a series of resource documents produced under the auspices of Project SCREEN.

2016 ◽  
pp. 1606-1630
Author(s):  
Barbara Rissman

The purpose of this chapter is to inform practitioners in the teaching, medical, and allied health professions about the complex and serious nature of a nonverbal learning disability (NLD) so that early identification and intervention may prevent mental health issues. Children and young adults with an NLD face many difficulties not experienced by those with a language-based learning disability. Difficulty handling routine daily tasks and responsibilities on a consistent basis can threaten personal and economic independence, and a supportive network of friends may become harder to sustain over time. Involvement with community activities may also be limited. The author seeks to engage the reader with what is an enigma for some—the NLD profile. Discussion includes the origin of the disability, the physical presentation of the profile, differences between NLD and other commonly diagnosed learning disabilities, and possible consequences if the NLD is not identified early and managed.


1965 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-83
Author(s):  
Aletha P. Thomas

What constitutes a learning disability and how can early identification be facilitated?


1984 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 295-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Quinn

I am a learning disabled adult deeply concerned about the education of atypical children in general and the learning handicapped in particular. Now in my early thirties, I entered the school system before enactment of state and federal legislation mandating equal access to public education for the handicapped. Although great strides have been made since special education and learning disabilities were neophyte disciplines, glaring inequities remain. My purpose in writing this essay is to use my experience within and outside the educational system to reflect upon the distance we have traveled and the difficult path we still must traverse. Additionally, I will offer hope and encouragement to both teachers of the learning disabled and their students in the form of valid avenues of improvement.


Author(s):  
Rosmayati Mohemad ◽  
Nur Fadila Akma Mamat ◽  
Noor Maizura Mohamad Noor ◽  
Arifah Che Alhadi

<span lang="EN-US">Ontology-based knowledge representation is explored in special education environment as not much attention has been given to the area of specific learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia. Therefore, this paper aims to capture the knowledge in special education domain, represent the knowledge using ontology-based approach and make it efficient for early identification of children who might have specific learning disabilities. In this paper, the step-by-step development process of the ontology is presented by following the five phases of ontological engineering approach, which consists of specification, conceptualization, formalization, implementation, and maintenance. The details of the ontological model’s content and structure is built and the applicability of the ontology for early identification and recommendation is demonstrated.</span>


Author(s):  
Siti Dwi Karmila ◽  
Jamie Harrison

Lack of knowledge about learning disability makes the English teachers in developing non-English speaking countries hardly distinguish the presence of students with learning disability among their students in their general setting classroom. Then, when they are able to identify their students having learning disabilities, other problems comes up since the schools do not have enough resources and special education services. It is so problematic since they cannot send these students to special education school as learning disability (LD) is still considered mild to attend the special education school. Related to the problem mentioned, this paper provides some teaching strategies from some experts that can be used to teach both students with and without learning disability in general setting classroom. These teaching strategies will be collected through reviewing all empirical research related to the topic. The result of this paper is a set of collected strategies to teach English language learners (ELLs) with and/or without learning disability (LD).


2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valsamma Eapen ◽  
Rudi Črnčec ◽  
Sarah McPherson ◽  
Corina Snedden

Tics are involuntary movements or sounds. Tourette syndrome is one of a family of tic disorders that affect around 1% of the population but which remains underrecognised in the community. In paediatric special education learning disability classes, the prevalence of individuals with tic disorders is around 20–45% — higher still in special education emotional/behavioural classes. Given the high rates of individuals with tic disorders in special education settings, as well as the unique challenges of working in an educational setting with a person with a tic disorder, it is incumbent upon professionals working in these settings to be cognisant of the possibility of tic disorders in this population. This review seeks to provide an overview of tic disorders and their association with learning and mental health difficulties. The review focuses on an exploration of factors underpinning the association between tic disorders and learning disabilities, including neurocognitive corollaries of tic disorders and the influence of common comorbidities, such as ADHD, as well as upon strategies to support individuals with tic disorders in the classroom.


2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Priyanka Pandey

The aim of the study is to study attachment and personality in person with self concept, school adjustment and learning disability and compare it with normal children. The data has been collected from Delhi and NCR. The data is collected from rehabilitation centre from Delhi and NCR for self concept, school adjustment and learning disability for normal population data is collected from different schools of the Delhi and NCR. The relationship between self concept and adjustment among children with learning disability. A total sample of 60 children studying in grade 8 to 12 in different schools were selected based on their previous academic performance of the class-tests and teacher’s rating. They were further tested on Adjustment inventory for school studies of A.K.P. Sinha and R.P. Singh and Self concept questionnaire of Dr. Raj Kumar Saraswat. Children with learning disability obtained significantly low score in self-concept and adjustment when compared to normal children. The result indicates a significant relationship between self concept and adjustment. In General, the results indicated that the better adjustment people have, the more ability they will make progress in their life. . However, the differences between the groups were found to be low suggesting that suitable remedial/ intervention programmes may bring the children with difficulty on par with normal children. A child with Learning Disability appears to exhibit emotional problems due to adjustment difficulties resulting from academic failure. Sometimes kids have trouble expressing their feelings, calming themselves down, and reading nonverbal cues, which can lead to difficulty in the classroom and with their peers. Students with undetected learning disabilities might demonstrate undesirable behaviour for a variety of reasons. They might feel angry, sad, lonely, frustrated, or hopeless as a result of focusing on their difficulties. Special needs students are deprived of a suitable education when they are taught at a mismatched level with students how are significantly above their level. Children with learning disabilities may have problems with Academics, social, home and emotional aspects. These problems they may over come through attending special education classes and parental attention. There is a need for special education for children with learning disability and conduct awareness programmes regarding learning disability and their common problems.


Author(s):  
Barbara Rissman

The purpose of this chapter is to inform practitioners in the teaching, medical, and allied health professions about the complex and serious nature of a nonverbal learning disability (NLD) so that early identification and intervention may prevent mental health issues. Children and young adults with an NLD face many difficulties not experienced by those with a language-based learning disability. Difficulty handling routine daily tasks and responsibilities on a consistent basis can threaten personal and economic independence, and a supportive network of friends may become harder to sustain over time. Involvement with community activities may also be limited. The author seeks to engage the reader with what is an enigma for some—the NLD profile. Discussion includes the origin of the disability, the physical presentation of the profile, differences between NLD and other commonly diagnosed learning disabilities, and possible consequences if the NLD is not identified early and managed.


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