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Nonverbal Learning Disability Children, 2001.
Discusses studies on possible causes of social maladjustment of NVLD children. Teaching social skills in classroom.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, £ 49.95
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"Introduction
Children with nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLD) suffer from a number of symptoms, affecting many aspects of their lives, which are grouped into neuropsychological, academic, and social-emotional adjustment deficits. The social deficits include social perception and social interaction problems which in many cases results in more serious problems of delinquency, anxiety, depression, and suicide (Roman, 1998). Treatment, including classroom treatment, of this group of children requires an accurate assessment of the problem. This research paper will present literature regarding the social maladjustment of NVLD children."
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Language Problems in Children with Learning Disabilities, 2002.
An in-depth discussion and analysis of the article ""Language Problems in Children with Learning Disabilities: Do They Interfere with Maternal Communication?" by Helena Rasku-Puttonen.
8,004 words (approx. 32.0 pages), 23 sources, MLA, £ 119.95
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This research delves into the still open question of the influence of family interaction on communication impairments and learning disabilities. It shows how some have suggested that interactional or family environment factors combined with neurocognitive issues are relevant in the etiology, the manifestation, and the maintenance of learning disabilities, since guided participation through joint involvement with parents as well as with other social partners is essential for "learning to learn." The paper explains how this is where the child first learns to handle intellectual skills and tools such as language. Some parental behaviors are thought to hinder language development. Children with learning disabilities show the inability to employ effective communication strategies, and this lack seems to develop over time. It analyzes why children with language disorders show greater difficulty in selecting and using appropriate vocabulary than do children with language disorders, but why the evidence implicates underlying language deficits for children with LD as well.
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"This article reports on a study of parent-child interaction by observing two carefully matched subgroups: 1) school-age boys with learning disabilities (LD) who showed a discrepancy between their verbal IQ and performance IQ and had more extensive difficulties in higher-level language abilities; and 2) boys with LD who did not manifest a discrepancy between verbal IQ and performance IQ. The effects of the child's language problems on child task performance and on the quality of maternal communication were analyzed in a mother-child problem solving task. Children in the first group were found to be less successful on the task than children in the second group, and their mothers also showed lower communication clarity in their instructions than the mothers of the children in the second group. The researcher also notes an interesting interaction effect for communication deviances. For mothers in the first group, the extent of deficient communication increased from the monologue to the dialogue situation, whereas communication deviances decreased for mothers in the second group. This leads to a discussion of three possible models to explain the differences between the two groups."
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Trauma in School and Children with Learning Disabilities, 2001.
Takes a look at the possible effect a traumatic school experience can have on a child with a learning disability.
3,856 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 14 sources, £ 73.95
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The paper discusses how a negative school experience affects the actions of the individual as an adult. The author argues that children with a disability suffer more than usual. He then states specific areas and draws attention to the basic issues that could develop like the tendency to commit murder.
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" Unfortunately the stigma children receive when placed in classrooms with special learning needs remain well into adulthood. This situation is exacerbated when the faculty themselves misguidedly condone the negative behavior exhibited by the ?normal? students towards those with special needs. The effects of psychological abuse in the home have been well documented, but the effect of childhood taunting and educational labeling can have similar effects. Arguably a negative school experiences can have the same, detrimental effect as a negative home experience. For most children approximately eight hours of the day are spent in school, more if the child participates in extracurricular activities. School then becomes like a second home and those faculty and administrators in that school become figures of authority looked to for guidance, similar to the role of parent."
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Instructional Technology and Learning Disabilities, 2008.
An analysis of the role of instructional technology in the teaching of children with learning disabilities.
26,086 words (approx. 104.3 pages), 70 sources, APA, £ 172.95
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This paper discusses learning in children with learning disabilities. It discusses the need for interventions and how they are more likely to succeed and to bring about successful outcomes if applied early and carried out by teaching experts. The paper specifically focuses on the role of instructional technology and how this can aid teaching children with learning disabilities.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Section One
Learning Disabilities and Variations in Younger Children
Definitions and Overview
The Problematics of a Definition of Learning Disorder
Definitions and General Characteristics
Towards a Working Definition of LD
Overview of Learning Disabilities and Related Disorders
LD Characteristics and the Differentiation of Student Learning Needs
Characteristics and Variables
ADHD
The Issue of Multiple Intelligences
Dyslexia
Co-occurrence
Section 2
Learning Technologies and Learning Disabilities
Introduction: Overview of Learning Technologies
Advantages of Technology in Instruction
Control and Manipulation in Learning Among Sixth Graders
UDL
Other Aspects and Advantages of Technological Instruction
Technology, Confidence and Self-image
Instructional Technologies and Learning Disabilities
A Brief Overview of Theoretical Concerns
Theory and Instructional Technology for Learners with Disabilities
Various Assistive and Instructional Technologies
Specific Areas: Listening
Speech and Language
Reading
Writing
Language
Mathematics
Computers
Conclusions
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"There is little doubt the advent of new technical innovations and computer assisted methods will increase and that there will be more methods of helping the learning disabled student on the market in the future. There is also no doubt that these technological means and methods do play a very important role in helping the learner in the modern educational context - and particularly the sixth grade student and other young adolescents."
"However what should be continually borne in mind is that technology changes the environments in which we work and learn. These changes should be researched and studied so that the impact of technology does not usurp those positive aspects from previous teaching methods and techniques that have proven to be of worth. There is a tendency in the excitement about new technologies in some quarters to, as it were, to " throw the baby out with the bath water". In other words, while technology undoubtedly brings great advances in the field of learning disabilities, it should also be treated with caution and 'interrogated' so that only the most effective and helpful technologies are employed."
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Learning Disabilities, 2008.
Explores the relationship between learning disabilities and emotional problems such as depression and anxiety.
1,660 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 36.95
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This paper explores learning disabilities that affect academic performance. Some of the more common forms of this category of learning disability is dyslexia (problems reading, or understanding what is written), dysgraphia (problems with handwriting or writing in a way the makes sense), and dyscalculia (problems with abstract math or calculations). The paper discusses how children with learning disabilities may be affected, how depression is often the primary cause of learning disabilities in children, treatment approaches, and the importance of the teacher in obtaining help for children with learning disabilities.
Table of Contents:
Understanding Learning Disabilities
Effects on the Home and School Environment
The Teacher and the Child with Learning Disabilities
Treatment and Help
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"The connection between learning disabilities and depression needs to be taken seriously by teachers. Students with poor reading skills are more likely to drop out of school and have a suicide rate that is three times that of the normally reading population. The school plays an important role in the development of the child's emotional development. Difficulties at school can lead to difficulties in the emotional, social and family functioning of the child. It is estimated that only 1/4 to 1/3 of the children needing school receive the needed treatment."
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Learning Disabilities, 2004.
An overview of the problem of learning disabilities in children, with a focus on ADHD.
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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This paper examines how one out of five children in the U.S. has a learning disability and how nearly 3 million have ADHD. The paper shows that most of them are between the ages of 5 and 21, males whose mothers have less than 12 years of education, are of poor health, and are socio-economically disadvantaged. The writer discusses how, at present, these affected children and adults can only be helped to make the best use of their skills and themselves through stimulants and psychotherapy, as well as the combined support of their families, school, community, and public services.
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"Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD, on the other hand, becomes observable when the child is in preschool or in the early school years (NIMH 2003). Children with this disorder find it hard to control their behavior and pay attention. The estimate is that 3 to 5% or approximately 2 million children in the US have ADHD, which means that in each classroom with 25 to 30 children, there will be at least one child with this disorder (NIMH). Its chief symptoms are inattention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity, similar to those of other disorders. Thorough examination and diagnosis by reliable experts are needed to determine if a child or adult really has ADHD."
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The Effects of a Learning Disability, 2007.
This essay considers the effects that having a learning disability, such as attention deficit disorder (ADD), can have on a person's life.
2,074 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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In this article, the writer relates that learning disorders can be lifelong conditions, which, in many cases, can seriously affect many aspects of a person's life: work or school, family life, daily routines, and, in some cases, personal relationships and friendships. The writer notes that in some people, there are often many overlapping learning disorders, while others may just have a single learning difficulty that has little impact on other parts of their lives. This paper looks at the effects of having a learning disability by examining the ways in which the disability affects thinking and problem solving.
Outline:
Introduction
Identifying Learning Disorders
Developmental Language and Speech Disorders
Academic Skills Disorder
Conclusion
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"A learning disorder cannot be diagnosed in the same sense as mumps or chicken pox, which is conditions that have a single, known cause, and which follow a predictable set of symptoms. Rather, LD is a broad term, embracing a pool of possible causes, treatments, symptoms, and outcomes. This is partly due to the fact that learning disorders can appear in many different forms, which makes any diagnosis complicated. However, not all learning problems are essentially learning disorders. Some children are just slower in developing certain skills, due to natural differences in their rate of growth and development."
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Learning Disabilities, 2001.
This paper addresses the issue of learning disabilities (LDs) and how to teach children with these disorders.
1,155 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 27.95
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This paper defines and examines the different types of learning disabilities that affect children. The author looks at research studies that compare the achievement of children with learning disabilities like dyslexia with children who are not impaired by a disability. The paper discusses LDs in conjunction with behavioral and emotional disabilities as well. The paper also mentions strategies that may improve the educational goals of children with LDs.
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"It is not easy to say who is a learning disabled. A lot of arguments have taken place for a certain time in order to classify the learning disabled. According to the term ?specific learning disability? means ?a disorder in one or more basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, which may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen, speak, read, write, spell, or do mathematical calculations."
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Learning Disabilities and Juvenile Delinquency, 2005.
This paper discusses the theories of Lev Vygotsky, Albert Bandura and B.F. Skinner to evaluate the potential link between learning disabilities and juvenile delinquency.
1,820 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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This paper explains that children with learning disabilities can easily become alienated from their families, schools and legal authorities. Alienated disabled children are more likely to associate with other alienated children, encouraging each other to commit acts of hostility and delinquency. The author points out that the social learning theory, which states that aggression is not inherited but rather learned through a process called behavior modeling, is the behavior theory most relevant to criminology. The paper concludes that there is no conclusive relationship between learning disabilities and delinquency; however, more research is needed to show that early signs of violence in children can be linked to their environment and a violence-prone history of hyperactive behavior.
Table of Contents
Learning Disability and Juvenile Delinquency
Specific Disabilities
Identifiable Traits
Vygotsky's Social Interaction
Zone of Proximal Development
Self-Regulation
Bandura's Observational Learning
B. F. Skinner's Approach To Learning
The Black Box Metaphor
Reinforcement and Repetition
Conclusion
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"Finally, using Skinner's Methods, a student needs opportunities available from his parents and teachers that will give him something to do, something to learn and feel the self-confidence, as he interact with various peers. The student in a conducive environment, receiving encouragement and attention, will take on this learning responsibility and find areas of interest that will mold him for life (Skinner 1969). Students with learning disabilities have more difficulty than others in grasping concepts and communicating information in class. To be effective and ensure learning is taking place, teachers should modify their instruction to meet the various learning styles and abilities of each student with learning disabilities."
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Learning Disabilities, 2002.
A look at the types of, causes of, and how to deal with learning disabilities in the classroom and in adult life.
2,153 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 46.95
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This paper provides an insight into learning disabilities, neurological disorders that affect people?s ability to either interpret what they see and hear or to link information from different parts of the brain. It looks at how these limitations show up in many ways in individuals who are generally of average or above-average intelligence and how specific difficulties with oral and written language, coordination, self-control, or attention can extend to schoolwork and can impede learning to read, write, or do math. It also examines how learning disabilities may also cause major difficulties with organizational skills, social perception, and social interaction.
Outline
Introduction
Types of Learning Disabilities
Causes of Learning Disorders
Dealing with Learning Disabilities in the Classroom
Learning Disabilities in Adulthood
Recent Medical Research
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"Difficulty manipulating small objects, poor balance, awkwardness with walking, running or climbing and a poor sense of surroundings can indicate a disorder involving motor skills and can affect the ability to learn, but do not meet the criteria for a specific learning disability, such as developmental speech and language, or academic skills disorder.
Problems regarding an individual?s social skills may indicate a learning disorder. Disinterest with, or difficulty in interaction with one?s peers, overly aggressive or withdrawn attitudes, sudden and extreme mood swings and/or frequent crying or tantrums are some signs of learning disabilities."
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Diagnosing Learning Disabilities, 2006.
This paper examines the key factors involved in diagnosing learning disabilities in students of various ages.
852 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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The writer of this paper contends that a sure sign a child may have a learning disability is when his or her academic achievement is significantly lower than his or her overall cognitive ability would predict. This paper analyzes the growing evidence which states that genetics may play a role in assessing whether or not a child has a learning disability. This paper discusses the difficulty in correctly diagnosing learning disabilities while researchers and specialists claim that cerebral dysfunction may be a contributing factor, although this has yet to be confirmed. This paper examines the various forms of treatment which have proven successful yet must be tailored to meet the needs of each child. The writer stresses and explains that in order for treatment to be successful general education teachers and specialists must work together using a problem-solving approach.
Table of Contents:
Early Signs of Learning Disabilities
Causes
Assessment
Treatment
Learning Disabilities and Inclusion
Bibliography
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"Because learning disabilities can take so many forms, determining the cause can be difficult. Researchers assume some form of cerebral dysfunction, but often the precise reason for this cannot be identified. Some things that my contribute include trauma during birth, low birth weight, smoking by the mother while pregnant or alcohol consumption by the expected mother. Lead exposure in early child can be a contributor as 50% of children with documented lead poisoning show reading problems. Other contributors include some illnesses, such as some forms of meningitis, and chronic ear infections have been tied to some learning and communication problems."
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Study Skills and Learning Disabilities, 2008.
This paper explores study skills for students with learning disabilities.
727 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 17.95
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The paper relates that learning disabilities can make studying more challenging, as it can be more difficult to process, understand and retrieve information. The paper discusses a study by B.E. Proctor, F. Prevatt, K. Adams, A. Hurst and Y. Petscher that indicated that students with learning disabilities demonstrated weaknesses in study skills in comparison to students without learning disabilities. The paper explains eight strategies that may help all kinds of students learn effectively and achieve academic success.
Outline:
What is a Learning Disability?
Study Skills of Students with Learning Disabilities
Eight Strategies for Effective Studying
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"The term "learning disability" is used to describe a wide array of difficulties that manifest in different ways (Milsom & Hartley, 2005). By definition, students with learning disabilities may demonstrate weaknesses in one or more areas involved in learning. These areas include: spelling, reading, writing, speaking, listening, thinking, and mathematics (Milsom & Hartley, 2005). The manner in which learning disabilities manifest is unique to each individual (Milsom & Hartley, 2005). Learning disabilities can make studying more challenges, as it is often more difficult to process, understand, and retrieve information. Strategies to aid students with learning disabilities can help in developing understanding, the achievement of better grades, and furthermore increase self-esteem and confidence."
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Learning Disabilities and High Stakes Testing, 2007.
An examination of the purpose of high stakes testing in the educational system and its impact on children with learning disabilities.
1,517 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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This paper discusses the use of high stakes testing in the educational system in the United States. It looks at the history of high stakes testing and its aims within the educational system. The paper first discusses the major difference between high stakes testing in the past and now. The paper then focuses on the impact of high stakes testing on children with learning disabilities.
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"Placing and labeling students unnecessarily are obviously unethical and providing students with disabilities with the access to the same testing opportunities and life experiences should be one of our goals. Pitonak and Royer (2001) address the issue of testing accommodations for disabled students. Their discussion includes determining who truly has a disability, the methods by which accommodations are provided, and what the test results actually mean. Once the determination of a disability has been made, the issue of the appropriateness
of the accommodation arises. The accommodations often approved for students with learning disabilities in high stakes assessments are extra time, which is intended to compensate for the information-processing deficits of students with learning disabilities, as is the use of a reader. Use of a scribe or a word processor is aimed at compensating for the deficits most students with learning disabilities have in writing skills. Pitonak and Royer (2001) consider the issues of when and how to provide testing accommodations to students with disabilities and what the resulting test scores mean, controversial. They argue that providing in test accommodations, although important, can ruin the results of the test and should therefore not be the only method of preparation used."
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Learning Disabilities in the Classroom, 2005.
Discusses the variables that affect the academic performance of children with learning disabilities.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 21.95
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This paper presents a discussion of the variables that affect the learning performance in the classroom for children with disabilities(learning styles, discipline, parent involvement, teaching style). The paper describes the learning and behavioral problems of children with disabilities in the classroom and discusses the need for modifications to the curriculum to serve this student population.
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"As a result of their cognitive, social, emotional and behavioral impairments, children with disabilities often exhibit learning and behavioral problems that undermine their learning performance in the classroom. These deficits interfere with their ability to attend to the teachers and complete their tasks. Furthermore, their low tolerance threshold for frustration and rigidities often prevent them from acquiring new knowledge and skills. To address these issues confronted by educators of children with disabilities, researchers have identified variables that affect the learning performance of these children in the classroom."
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