Learning Disabilities - Definition

Learning DisabilitiesSLD means a disorder in one or more of

the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written which may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to:

Learning DisabilitiesListen thinkspeak readwritespelldo mathematical calculations

IncludesPerceptual handicapsbrain injuryminimal brain dysfunctiondyslexiadevelopmental aphasia

Does Not IncludeLearning problems which are the result

of a visual, hearing, or motor impairment, of a cognitive or emotional impairment, autism, or of environmental, cultural or economic disadvantage.

Discrepancy FactorMET finds a discrepancy between ability

and achievement in one or more of the following areas:

Oral expressionListening comprehensionWritten expressionBasic reading skills

Discrepancy FactorMathematics calculationMathematics reasoning.

MET includesChild’s regular teacherSchool psychologist, speech and

language impaired or TCAt least 1 IEPT member, other than the

student’s gen. ed. Teacher, shall observe the student in the gen. ed. Setting.

Unique Needs Ineffective or inefficient use of learning

strategiesPoor self-esteem and ineffective social

behavior

Unique Needs Inefficient task completion ability

Unique Needs Inefficient task completion ability

Such concentration

Unique Needs Inconsistent or poor basic academic

skill performance

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