Friday, July 9, 2021

LE1-5 - Characteristics of LDs

 

 

What do I
already know….

What do I
want to know…

What did I learn…..

Pre-School

 

 

 

Elementary

-different for everyone
-become apparent by Junior division
-can present with other difficulties (e.g., ADHD, anxiety, etc.)
-can impact executive functioning
-LDs can impact reading, writing, math, or all of the above
-average to high intelligence
-significant gaps in skills that make learning difficult
-IPRC: communication exceptionality
-slow to meet developmental milestones in literacy and numeracy
-slow to learn/recall facts
-impulsivity
-difficulty with certain math concepts: time, word problems
-trouble with social cues and reading body language/facial expressions
-avoids reading aloud and writing

-how do I assess their needs in September so I don't miss anything
-how do I help them feel good about themselves when they are feeling down about their abilities?

-Interesting/simple way to describe it: discrepancy between performance and potential
-diagnosed psychological condition
-fine motor difficulties or coordination issues (e.g., poor handwriting, prone to accidents)

Secondary

 

 

 

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