Unit 1 Case Study Special Education
Sarah Lemon
SPE-359 wk 2
Brian Berger
July 14, 2013
What is the definition of a learning disability and who should qualify to be special education? What assessments should be made to be able to know what child belongs where? This is what we are going to explore in this paper. We want to see exactly who qualifies and how to go about assessing what needs can be met by choosing to place a child in special education or leaving in general education and making some modifications. The main point to remember for any child is doing the best we can for their success. Learning disabilities are a bit tough to diagnose, the reason for this is because learning disabilities affects everyone differently. While one …show more content…
A child who may have difficulty reading may be dyslexic, or they may simply not be being read to and worked with enough. They also may have moved into the country fairly recently and may be lacking because of a language barrier. There are 9 ways that are great for adapting instruction to be more easily understood by children with learning disabilities as stated by Teachers First. The first is adapting the size of what they are to read or do, then adapt the time for assignments and testing. Next, increase personal assistance by peer teaching, pairing students who are less adept with more advanced students. Fourth, is input, allow for more hands on types of teaching. Fifth, Adapt the skill level or the amount of problems that they must accomplish and change the output, how they respond to what was taught, such as drawing pictures, writing a story, or working with a computer program related to the lesson. Allow the child to participate in the lesson either mentally or physically to keep them on task. Alternate is the next one, adapt the goals and outcomes with the same materials, tailor the lesson to the child’s needs and what they can handle, and lastly change curriculum if necessary. If the lesson is on the Vietnam war, you might be able to have them interview a person from the Vietnam war instead of having a discussion about it as they might get more out of …show more content…
(2004, May 4). Retrieved July 14, 2013, from http://www.angelfire.com/in4/kfluhart/favorite.htm
Learning Disabilities Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment on MedicineNet.com. (2013, July 1). MedicineNet. Retrieved July 14, 2013, from http://www.medicinenet.com/learning_disability/article.htm
Logsdon, A. (2013). Understanding Testing for a Learning Disability. About.com Learning Disabilities. Retrieved July 14, 2013, from http://learningdisabilities.about.com/od/assessmentandtesting/a/spedtesting.htm
Luke, S. D., & Schwartz, A. (2007). Assessment and Accommodations. National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. Retrieved July 14, 2013, from http://nichcy.org/research/ee/assessment-accommodations
TeachersFirst - E-READY Special Education Professional Resources. (1994). TeachersFirst - E-READY Special Education Professional Resources. Retrieved July 14, 2013, from
SPE-359 wk 2
Brian Berger
July 14, 2013
What is the definition of a learning disability and who should qualify to be special education? What assessments should be made to be able to know what child belongs where? This is what we are going to explore in this paper. We want to see exactly who qualifies and how to go about assessing what needs can be met by choosing to place a child in special education or leaving in general education and making some modifications. The main point to remember for any child is doing the best we can for their success. Learning disabilities are a bit tough to diagnose, the reason for this is because learning disabilities affects everyone differently. While one …show more content…
A child who may have difficulty reading may be dyslexic, or they may simply not be being read to and worked with enough. They also may have moved into the country fairly recently and may be lacking because of a language barrier. There are 9 ways that are great for adapting instruction to be more easily understood by children with learning disabilities as stated by Teachers First. The first is adapting the size of what they are to read or do, then adapt the time for assignments and testing. Next, increase personal assistance by peer teaching, pairing students who are less adept with more advanced students. Fourth, is input, allow for more hands on types of teaching. Fifth, Adapt the skill level or the amount of problems that they must accomplish and change the output, how they respond to what was taught, such as drawing pictures, writing a story, or working with a computer program related to the lesson. Allow the child to participate in the lesson either mentally or physically to keep them on task. Alternate is the next one, adapt the goals and outcomes with the same materials, tailor the lesson to the child’s needs and what they can handle, and lastly change curriculum if necessary. If the lesson is on the Vietnam war, you might be able to have them interview a person from the Vietnam war instead of having a discussion about it as they might get more out of …show more content…
(2004, May 4). Retrieved July 14, 2013, from http://www.angelfire.com/in4/kfluhart/favorite.htm
Learning Disabilities Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment on MedicineNet.com. (2013, July 1). MedicineNet. Retrieved July 14, 2013, from http://www.medicinenet.com/learning_disability/article.htm
Logsdon, A. (2013). Understanding Testing for a Learning Disability. About.com Learning Disabilities. Retrieved July 14, 2013, from http://learningdisabilities.about.com/od/assessmentandtesting/a/spedtesting.htm
Luke, S. D., & Schwartz, A. (2007). Assessment and Accommodations. National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. Retrieved July 14, 2013, from http://nichcy.org/research/ee/assessment-accommodations
TeachersFirst - E-READY Special Education Professional Resources. (1994). TeachersFirst - E-READY Special Education Professional Resources. Retrieved July 14, 2013, from