IDEA def of Learning dis
- Disorder in basic psychological processes involved in understanding or using language
- Manifest ability as imperfect. Listen, think, speak, read write spell or do math
NJCLD def
Significant difficulties in acquisition and use of listening. Speaking,reading, writing, or math abilities
-Problems with self regulator behaviors, social perception and social interaction may coexist but do not constitute LD
3 Criteria states require be met to receive services
- Discrepancy b/w intelligence and achievement
- Exclusion criterion
- Need for special edu. services
DSM 5 criteria
Difficulty understanding meaning, spelling. Impairment in reading and written responses
Responsiveness to intervention
Local education agency may use process that determines child response to scientific research based intervention as part of evaluation of procedures. Shifts to early identification and prevention.
Characteristics of students with LD
deficits in reading, mathematics and written language Social skills and behavior problems
Defining characteristics
significant achievement deficits in the presence of adequate overall intelligence.
Prevalence
LD largest spe ed
42.3% of all children with disabilities receive services under LD
4% of school aged population
5 forms of assessment
- Standardized Test
- used to measure achievement and IQ - Criterion Referenced
- students score compared to mastery criterion to identify specific skills in need of instruction - Informed reading inventories
- used to determine reading level - Curriculum Based Measurement
- Direct Daily Measurement
- Observing and recording childs performance
Explicit instruction
Teachers clear in expectations of what is to be learned and how.
Provides examples in concepts and models of proficient performance.
Have students explain how and why they make decisions.
Provide positive and frequent feedback of students performance
Educational placement
62% in general edu class
