1. What specific nonacademic difficulties is Steve experiencing? Steve Williams has behavioral difficulties‚ and poor social interaction skills. Mrs. Andrews states‚ “Steve works ineffectively in cooperative group learning situations. Steve has difficulty interacting with his peers and has refused to work with his classmates the last few weeks” (Ally Bacon 2007). Steve’s classmates say‚ “[Steve] “goofs off and doesn’t do any of the work” (Ally Bacon 2007). Another note Mrs. Andrews says is Steve
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Customized Learning Theory Paper Dawn Kandris EDUC 500 April 28‚ 2013 Dr. Kimball Customized Learning Theory Paper Educational techniques have been around for many centuries. Through the centuries‚ teaching techniques have not changed. However‚ many methods have emerged which has been defined as educational theory. Students have many different learning styles that help them learn. Teachers must learn how to teach to include each of the learning styles so each student learns what
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Misconceptions about Learners with Learning Disabilities There are many misconceptions associated with learners who have a learning disability. One common myth is that we know very little about the causes of learning disabilities. This is very untrue. Even though we don’t know all of the causes of learning disabilities‚ we know a great deal as to why they happen. In our book it discusses how they may be caused by genetic factors‚ teratogenic factors‚ such as alcohol during pregnancy‚ and medical
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Journal of Learning Disabilities Juliana M. Taymans and Sagnaka Kosaraju both journalist believe that if the instructors attempt to further their education it will enhance their literacy skills and improve employment opportunities for adults with learning disabilities. Only 5% full time and 12% part time instructors in the adult basic programs have a certification in special education. (Tamassia et al‚ 2007). They feel educators in the ABE program need adequate information for different strategies
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“Language-based learning disabilities are problems with age-appropriate reading‚ spelling‚ and/or writing” Learning disabilities do not always define the intelligence of an individual or their potential abilities. One of the underlying causes of learning disabilities are due to congenital issues such as differences developmentally in the brain. One of the most commonly known language-based learning disability with importance to reading is Dyslexia‚ however this is not solely the only language-learning disability
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This essay will discuss the importance of a learning disability nurse having an awareness of current policies when supporting someone to access healthcare. The Human Rights Act 1998 states that the human rights of people with learning disabilities are inseparable from those of their fellow citizens. However‚ The Royal College of Nursing (2017) highlights the significant health inequalities exist for many people with a learning disability. Many factors are contributed including difficulties with communication
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Student number 11005332 PRNG 1001 Summative Assignment on Learning Disabilities Scenario Word Count 2118 Contents Page PAGE 1- Title page PAGE2-Contents page PAGE 3 Professional values and beliefs PAGE 5- How best to communicate with James and the interpersonal skills a nurse needs to be able to communicate effectively. PAGE 6- What James needs are in relation to the scenario. PAGE 7- Promoting James’s health and wellbeing in the scenario. PAGE 8 – Pros and cons of James going into
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Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities *Students are strongly encouraged to utilize e-mail through their MSU email account to ask questions‚ solicit feedback‚ or schedule an appointment with the instructor. Face-to-face meetings with the instructor are welcome‚ but please establish the appointment time in advance via e-mail or talk to me after class. Course Description This course is designed to compliment the introduction course for Learning Disabilities. This course focuses
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related services offered to learning-disabled children. By providing funds‚ the Public Law of 1969 known as the Children with Specific Learning Disabilities Act has recognized children with "learning disabilities" (Berger‚ 2008‚ p. 302) and enabled them to receive special education and other services such as physical therapy‚ speech‚ transportation‚ etc. In addition‚ by enforcing mandated education for all children‚ the Public Law has protected children with disabilities from being rejected or forced
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a grip on my learning disability. “Will I ever learn to deal with my learning disability? Why must I have to work hard at school work and yet feel like I have not gotten anywhere. Why me?” I have cried out. The hardest part of going back to school is dealing with this disability. I have the hardest time comprehending reading assignments and spelling is a huge chore on any written assignment‚ which makes me want to just throw my hands up and give up at times. My learning disability makes reading
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