Poster Session June 29,2011
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Transcript of Poster Session June 29,2011
POSTER SESSION
Presented by: Lcda. Guiselle Weelkly Williamson
June 29th, 2011
Different Brains,
Different Learners
How to reach the Hard to Reach?
The Impulsive LearnerAttention-Deficit
DisorderIt is a behavioral disorder characterized by
impulsiveness and disorientation. It is divided
into three subtypes, according to the main
features associated with the disorder:
inattentiveness, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
The disorder is genetically transmitted in many
cases and results from a chemical imbalance or
deficiency in certain neurotransmitters in the
brain.
The Resigned LearnerLearned Helplessness
The Challenged ReaderDyslexia
When a child is diagnosed with dyslexia, he
may be eligible for special services or
accommodations at school. He may receive
extra reading instruction or help with spelling.
Parents can also help children with dyslexia at
home in a number of ways. Children with
dyslexia often confuse "left" and "right" or
"behind" and "in front of."
The Argumentative Learner
Oppositional DisorderThe Oppositional
Disorder(OPD) is a serious and
chronic psychiatric condition
that is characterized by verbal
aggressiveness, a tendency to
bother others, a
confrontational attitude, and a
disregard for how others feel.
The Learner in MotionHyperactivity
Hyperactivity is a state of
too much muscle activity.
It is characterized by
chronic restlessness and
disruptive behavior. HC
may continually
walk, jump, roll and
fidget, and sometimes
these actions are done
disorganized and rapid.
The Out- of- Control Learner
Conduct DisorderSevere and chronic, socially-disruptive behavior
pattern. Students with CD are not the
occasional problem learner that disrupt the
class. Rather, they represent an acute and
persistent challenge for the teachers.
The Troubled LearnerDepression
Depression is an intense, pervasive, and
serous mood disorder that attacks both the
mind and body. This highly disruptive
condition typically impairs academic
performance, job performance, family life,
and can sometimes lead to suicide. There are
four categories of depression:
Major Depressive Disorder.
Dysthymic Disorder.
Bipolar Disorder.
Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Equal Opportunities
for Disabled
People and its
Rules
Law 7600
Article # 31: Access to Health Services
Health services should be offer
in equal conditions to all
people who requires it. When
ever the services are not
given, the quality is low, or they
are sent specifically to their own
area, it is considered as a
discriminatory act.
Article # 33: Rehabilitation Services
The Social Security of Costa Rica(
C.C.S.S.) and the National Insurance
Institution (INS) should offer services
of rehabilitation, home services and
ambulatory in every area or region of
the country. These should include
equal opportunities with human
resources and adequate techniques
with supportive services to guarantee an
optimal attention to patient.
Article # 105: International Access Symbol
All signs that should be made in
order to indicate the access of
services used by disabled
people, they will be presented
as International Access Symbol.
Article # 136: Color Contrasts
In other to facilitate the
movement for the people
that suffers visual
impairments , the contrasts
of colors for stirs, sign
board, walls, and doors
should have similitude.
Article # 47 Access to Means of Transportation
Concerning public
transportations( cab service)
the Ministry of Service and
Transportation, is
compelled to include in
each public licitation of
concessions or permissions,
at least 10 % vehicles with
the necessary adaptations for
people with special needs.
Article # 52: Access to Information and
Communication
The Institutions in charge of the
Telecommunications should guarantee to all
people the access to the phone devices. The
public phones should be installed and placed in
ways where everyone could have access to them.
And what about You ?
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