Learning Disabilties
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Strengths
Conscientious
Instinctive and insightful
Compassionate
Very creative/imaginative
NOT a cause of Learning Disabilities
Gaps in attendance
Lack of motivation or effort
Cultural differences
Causes
Genetics and environmental factors can increase your child’s risk of developing learning disabilities.
Causes of learning disabilities are not known
Needs
Positive reminders
Additional time when working on tasks
Visual aids
Technology solutions
Assessment
Educational assessments and/or other professional assessments
Medical information
Educational history
Information provided by the parents/student/educators
Support
School team ( SERT,EA’S, IEPS)
Explore your student's passions and interests.
Model how to cope with challenges
Interventions
Strategies
Adaptations
Accomodations
Differentiated instruction
The result of Learning Disabilites
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Anxiety
Challenges with planning and time management
Struggle with spoken language
Difficulties in reading, writing, mathematics, work habits and learning skills
Difficulties in social interaction
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Academic underachievement
What are they?
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Neurodevelopmental disorders that significantly have an impact on the ability to learn and use academic and other skills.
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