Case Study: Specific Learning Disabilities Criteria Name: Jennifer Birthdate: 12/17/92 Jennifer is a 2nd grader being referred for possible learning disabilities in reading. Jennifer has always attended Sand Hill Elementary and has not repeated a grade. She is eight years old. She has been screened for vision and hearing problems and was found to have normal vision and hearing. Her teachers have described her as cooperative and likable. She does not exhibit behavioral problems. Jennifer
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------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Theories of Communication The study of communication and mass media has led to the formulation of many theories: structural and functional theories believe that social structures are real and function in ways that can be observed objectively; cognitive and behavioral theories tend to focus on psychology of individuals; interactionist theories view social life as a process of interaction; interpretive theories uncover the ways people
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Throughout life‚ many people will encounter the saying “Communication is key” but may never identify the underlying message behind the phrase. When interpreted‚ this cliché supports the common goal in which every person subconsciously shares: to communicate and interact with others. Humans are biologically wired to participate in this exchange and communication can arguably be considered one of the ultimate purposes people serve. Ironically enough‚ the instinct to communicate is a daily aspect
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Running Head: EDUCATIONAL STUDIES: LEARNING DISABILITIES Educational Studies: Research on Learning Disabilities and the Effects they have on the American Educational Process Gideon Scott South Carolina State University Dr. Littlejohn‚ Spring 2013 April 20‚ 2013 Abstract In this research paper viewers will be introduced to learning disabilities is are and what they are not . Understanding learning disorders are important because the public frequently confuse them with conditions
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individuals with learning disabilities. Identify legislation and policies that are designed to promote the human rights‚ inclusion‚ equality and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities. I can identify the polices and legislation designed to promote inclusion‚ human rights of individuals with learning disabilities and of their citizenship and equal life chances i.e. National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990; Disability Discrimination Act 2005; Equality Act 2010; Disability Equality
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The Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorder and Sciences (ANCDS)‚ is an international organization founded in 1985‚ by a pioneering group of Speech-Language Pathologists‚ seeks to provide a forum for Speech-Language Pathologists with a special interest in neurologic communication disorders‚ an opportunity to connect and share research related to this specific area of study. The ANCDS is governed by an executive board‚ as well as a standing board and committee boards. Although it boasts a modest
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that would define their learning behaviors in education. Breggin provides a quote by Diane McGuinness in the book‚ Guinesses mentions that "two decades of research have not provided any support for the Validaty of ADD or hyperactivity. Neither clinical studies nor psychological testing has been able to identify such a group" (Breggin 1991). This is saying that young individuals are diagnose with these disorders but not a single study was able to detect most of these disorders. What does this mean?
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Communication Disorders Defined Communication is the sharing of information between two individuals or among more than two individuals. Communicative functions include requesting‚ rejecting‚ commenting‚ arguing‚ reasoning‚ and so on. A communication disorder is an impairment in the ability to receive‚ send‚ process‚ and comprehend concepts or verbal‚ nonverbal and graphic symbol systems. A communication disorder may involve language or speech or both and the disorders impair communicative functions
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critical reflection paper‚ I will aim to discuss ways in which those diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) attempt to communicate with their co-personalities‚ also how those with DID sort through the multi-personality layers within themselves to aim for a sense of normality‚ calmness and co-existence. Communication is an important part of those diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorders. DID can commonly be described as a severe condition in which two or more distinct identities‚ or
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Growing up I had a minor learning disability that made reading and writing a major obstacle. I was taking classes before school and having tutors in the summer‚ but it wasn’t enough. After a few years‚ I was molded to be the athlete of the family and as long as I tried with school‚ grades weren’t the primary priority. I began to understand that this was a lowering of standards due to perceptions of my abilities‚ or lack thereof‚ and was extremely dissatisfied. I wanted to be held to the same expectations
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