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Gifted with Learning Disabilities
Bridgette Krueger
Outline Learning Disability Defined Types of Learning Disabilities GLD (Gifted with Learning Disabilities) Effects of GLD for girls and boys Training Areas 4 Intervention Steps Principles Activity
What is a learning disability?
As defined in IDEA 2004, a learning disability is a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, which disorder may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or do mathematical calculations.
Types of Learning Disabilities
Common Types of Learning Disabilities Dyslexia: Difficulty reading Dyscalculia: Difficulty with math Dysgraphia : Difficulty with writing Dyspraxia : Difficulty with fine motor skills Dysphasia/Aphasia: Difficulty with language Auditory Processing Disorder: Difficulty hearing
differences between sounds Visual Processing Disorder: Difficulty interpreting
visual information ADD/ADHD: Attention deficit disorder Hyperactivity Autism Spectrum Disorder
How Learning Disabilities affect Gifted Students Normally there is a disconnect between their
advanced verbal ability and productive outcomes The student typically preforms in the average range
with highly developed thinking skills, verbal ability, and a creative vein
The misinformed see and label these children as disengaged and unmotivated
Pattern of acting out withdraw into him/herself As the students begin to see the heightened gap
between their strengths and weaknesses they become increasingly anxious
Withdrawal from school=social dysfunction and alienation from peers
GLD Frustration Formula
High intelligence +
Learning block =
Frustration
GLD Continued.. Undiagnosed GLD can cause pain to the student who works
hard for mastery and is limited by a learning disability Families are also affected by the cycle of hope and despair Parents blame themselves for students unusual behaviors Siblings may feel neglected Students who come to school with a confirmed diagnosis
have a head start “The challenge for the teacher is to look past the
label and to seek evidence of giftedness in the students.”
Dually Diagnosed Boys
Common GLD behaviors: Playing classroom clown Acting aggressively Displaying poor impulsive control Constantly indulging in disruptive classroom
behaviors Displaying very immature behaviors Ceaseless energy alternating with bouts of
fatigue
Dually Diagnosed Girls
More sensitive to public perceptions Display a greater need for social acceptance Social and coping skills are well developed Perform at an average to slightly above average
level due to their increased brain organizationDue to the following listed above girls with GLD usually take the withdrawal route. If they do act
out it is normally in the safety of their home, which causes hardships for their parents.
Dually Diagnosed Girls Continued…
Indulge in social behaviors such as: Bossiness Constant talking Interfering in everybody’s business Teacher pleasing Taking leadership of the girl talk/drama Being catty Using their leadership skills to influence other
girls to victimize other students
Dual Exceptionality Training
GLD students require training in these areas: Social Emotional Behavioral Communicative Competence
Misdiagnosis and Missed Diagnosis
Errors arise when professionals misinterpret behaviors
“Both misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis occur when giftedness and its characteristics are confused with a pathological condition such as ADHD, OCD, ODD, or Asperger’s Disorders.”
Gifted individuals may purposefully camouflage behaviors
Missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis decreases the chance that proper interventions will be implemented.
Gifted with Learning Disability Intervention
Program Step 1- Identifying GLD students
GLD Preschool Profile Parent Information Checklist Standardized-Test Results Teacher Observation
Step 2- Analysis of Specific Needs Learning-Styles Analysis Multiple- Intelligence Checklist Specific Learning Difficulty Report Wechsler Test of Intelligence Agency Reports
Gifted with Learning Disability Intervention Program Continued…
Step 3- Eradicating Learned Helplessness Training in Metacognition Regular Conferencing Sessions Mapping Change Emotional and Social Skills Training Counseling
Step 4- Designing and Individual Program Slaying the Dragon Direct Daily Intervention Curriculum Compacting Celebrating the Gift The Mentor Program
Effective Principles Choices
Teaches responsibility for decisions/ choices Encourages children to think for themselves Reason effectively=make good choices Expressing confidence=increase in child’s self
esteem Token Economy List out directions for student to see and to look
back at during the activity Schedule for students to see the daily activities
Effective Principles Continued…
Maintain a structured classroom Routine Clearly defined rules and expectations Praise for following rules
Train organizational skills and goal setting Use teacher attention to motivate
Lessons should be motivating Centers include ideas to stimulate creative minds
Teach self monitoring Identify students’ strengths
Activity Look at the materials on the table. In a minute you will be creating a structure that is meaningful
to you. Take a few minutes to to manipulate the materials. You may
taste, smell, and touch the materials to begin jogging your memory/imagination.
After manipulating the materials, plan out what you want to build. (It can be written or drawn out)
After planning your structure, use the materials to build the structure.
Next, explain your structure/object to the group. What it is Why it’s meaningful to you Where you saw it Etc.
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