40 Questions
What is the defining characteristic of students with learning disabilities?
Specific and significant achievement deficits
Which characteristic is the most common among students with learning disabilities?
Reading problems
Why is it dangerous to rely solely on a list of characteristics for identifying children with learning disabilities?
Relying on characteristics can lead to misdiagnosis
What is the impact of the difference between expected and actual performance for students with learning disabilities over time?
It grows larger and larger
Which of the following is NOT listed as a specific characteristic of students with learning disabilities?
Excellent social skills
What percentage of children identified as learning disabled are referred for special education services due to reading problems?
90%
Which characteristic is NOT commonly associated with students with learning disabilities?
Exceptional math skills
'The difference between what students with learning disabilities 'are expected to do and what they can do grows larger and larger' over time.' This statement implies that:
Expected performance decreases over time
What percentage of the variability in reading skills can be explained by genetic factors according to genetic studies of reading disability?
50%
According to Myers & Hammill (1990), how does the presence of learning disabilities as symptoms from brain injury or developmental delay affect teaching methods?
It does not essentially alter the methods of teaching the student
What factor, besides genetic factors, is mentioned as contributing to reading problems for siblings and children of persons with reading disabilities?
Environmental factors
What is highlighted as a likely contributor to the achievement deficits experienced by many children with learning disabilities?
Quality of instruction
According to Pennington (1995) and Raskind (2001), what may account for at least some family links with dyslexia?
Genetics
What environmental factors are mentioned as necessary to develop the neural networks that support academic skills?
Instructional strategies
What is stated about the achievement problems of all children with learning disabilities?
'Achievement problems' are entirely caused by inadequate instruction
What is suggested as likely contributing to children's learning problems besides impoverished living conditions?
Poor quality instruction
What is one of the common symptoms of dysgraphia?
Difficulty organizing letters, numbers, and words
Which set of behavioral traits may lead to a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Consistent impulsivity and hyperactivity
What is one of the key components of the Special Education Process for students with learning disabilities?
Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
How do accommodations differ from modifications in the classroom?
Accommodations change the way information is presented without altering content.
What type of difficulties can arise from dysgraphia according to the provided text?
Visual-spatial difficulties and language processing difficulty
Why is a collaborative relationship between teachers and schools emphasized for children with learning disabilities?
To ensure effective implementation of accommodations and IEPs
What is one of the challenges people with dysgraphia face when writing?
Problems organizing letters, numbers, and words on a page
What can accommodations help students with learning disabilities achieve?
Demonstrating their understanding without changing expected mastery levels.
What does recent MRI technology enable researchers to discover about individuals with reading and language disabilities?
Specific regions of their brains show different activation patterns during phonological processing tasks.
Why do special educators need to be cautious about linking learning disabilities to brain dysfunction?
Because not all children with learning disabilities show clinical evidence of brain damage.
What is the danger of assuming a child's learning problems are due to brain dysfunction?
It may lead to ineffective instruction as an excuse.
In what way does the brain structure of children with reading disabilities differ from those without disabilities?
It is slightly different.
What risk arises when teachers quickly assume that a student's failure to learn is due to brain injury?
They may neglect to analyze and adjust instructional methods.
Why is it crucial for special educators to avoid placing too much emphasis on brain damage theories?
As not all children with learning disabilities show signs of brain damage.
What impact does assuming a child's learning problems are due to brain dysfunction have on teachers?
It may lead to ineffective instruction practices by providing an excuse.
'A Word of Caution' from the text advises why it is essential for special educators to be careful about what?
Over-emphasizing theories connecting learning disabilities to brain dysfunction.
What is the key difference between accommodations and modifications?
Accommodations change how the student learns, while modifications change the content being taught.
What type of student might benefit from an audio copy of a book as an accommodation?
A student with dyslexia
Which area can accommodations NOT be applied to based on the text?
Science
What is the purpose of graphic organizers as an accommodation for a student with dyslexia?
To help the student record and comprehend book content
What does reducing the complexity of material signify in terms of modifications?
It simplifies the learning expectations for the student
What type of program or tool is Touch Math based on the provided information?
Multisensory instructional program
How does Barton Reading & Spelling Program cater to students' needs?
Through multi-sensory intervention for reading and spelling
Which tool might be beneficial for a student struggling with handwriting?
Kinetic Sand
Learn about the inherent danger in assuming all physical and psychological characteristics in children with learning disabilities. Explore the wide range of learning, social, and emotional problems that fall under the category of learning disabilities.
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