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CharacteristicsThe following is a list of common characteristics of an LD student. Conditions must be persistent over a long period of time. Presence of these conditions does not necessarily mean a person is learning disabled.
Reading Skills
Spelling Skills
Written Expression Skills
Oral Language Skills
Mathematical Skills
Memory Skills
Reasoning Skills
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Teaching Methods
Below you can watch a short video clip on how you, as a teacher, may help your student with a learning disability.
source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMo5suNUoKw&feature=related
source: source: College of applied health sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. (2007). Learning disabilities. In Disability specific instructional strategies (instructional strategies). Retrieved June 19, 2010, from Disability specific instructional strategies website: http://www.disability.uiuc.ed/page.php?id=38#q6 VideoHere you can watch an informative video clip about Learning Difficulties Awareness showcasing famous people with learning difficulties.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PoX3afiKx0&feature=related ResourcesClick here or on the picture to connect to local, national and international resources for more information on and assistance with learning disabilities. |