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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, AU$ 73.95
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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.
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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 Disinterest with, or difficulty in interaction with one's peers, overly aggressive or withdrawn attitudes, sudden and extreme mood swings and/or frequent crying or tantrums are some signs of learning disabilities."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, AU$ 33.95
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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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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, AU$ 63.95
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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.
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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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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, AU$ 186.95
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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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Learning Disabilities and Gender, 2002.
An analysis of why boys outnumber girls three to one in the learning disabilities category.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 38.95
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An analysis of the ratio of boys to girls in the learning disabilities field will be revealed here by case studies. The paper also presents various other elements of doctoral research being done to show how boys show a three to one ratio over girls who have learning disabilities.
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Learning Disabilities, 2002.
Report on current theories, diagnostic procedures and teaching strategies being used to help children with learning disabilities.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 47.95
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This paper discusses the educational issue of learning disabilities, examines current theories, compares diagnostic procedures, and analyzes various teaching strategies currently being used to help children with learning disabilities.
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Children With Learning Disabilities, 2006.
A review of the effects that learning disabilities can have on a child.
2,219 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 74.95
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This paper takes a look at how learning disabilities can have a negative effect on many facets of a child's life, primarily self esteem, which if not correctly handled, will carry through to adulthood. This lack of self esteem often manifests itself in behavioural and emotional issues. This paper shows us that the cause of this all is not necessarily the learning disability itself, but rather the label that the child is given.
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"My nephew's situation was dramatic, to be sure. When my own daughter was diagnosed with a learning disability, I removed her from school and decided to homeschool her; I didn't want her to suffer any more "slings and arrows of outrageous fortune" in the form of labeling than she would already face in overcoming the learning problem.
The opposite effect is also possible, however. In what they termed a quasi-experimental design, MacMaster et al. (2002) found that "Self-esteem increased significantly above prediagnosis levels following diagnosis of a learning disability while self-esteem levels in a control group of children without learning disabilities remained unchanged" (p. 101+). Even so, while describing the usefulness of a learning disability diagnosis in terms of a child's academic success, MacMaster et al. note that "dilemma arises because, in order to serve the child's needs, the application of a label is necessary, despite the many pitfalls that might be involved" as discovered by Wilson (2000)."
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Learning Disabilities, 2005.
This paper discusses several categories of cognitive dysfunction commonly called learning disabilities and suggests ways to improve this dysfunction.
2,315 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 77.95
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This paper explains that one of the most common forms of learning disabilities is dyslexia, which causes a specific problem with reading not with thinking skills, and includes several illustrations of the way dyslexics "see" letters. The author points out that, although Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities are often lumped together, they are two separate concerns; some people with ADHD have difficulties learning, but frequently this is due to their distractibility rather than to any kind of inability to process information. The paper recommends counseling, behavior-modification, creating an environment of structured tasks and assisting with the establishment of self-esteem and relationship-building skills: The paper demonstrates an activity appropriate to increasing function. Several illustrations.
Table of Contents
Dyslexia
What They Don't See
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Brain Injuries
Genetic Diseases
Ways to Improve Cognitive Dysfunction
Activity
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"As seen on the Dyslexia Australia website, the first sample below has the words shown clearly. The second section of text is identical to the first; however, certain words are etched back so they are not clearly visible. As dyslexics are generally picture thinkers, they only see words to which they can place a picture. Read the first section of text. Read the second section of text, but only read the words that are clearly visible. Delete the words that are not. This is the way it may be read like a dyslexic, reading the pictures."
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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, AU$ 42.95
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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, 2004.
This paper discusses various types of learning disabilities and the law that promotes education for people with such disabilities.
3,380 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 13 sources, APA, AU$ 104.95
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This paper explains that, since students with disabilities need to develop adult skills that will enable them to live, work, and interact in integrated community settings, the educational system guarantees they are provided with an appropriate educational experience. The author points out that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is very specific in its wording that children with disabilities should be educated along with children without disabilities; however, inclusion does not mean that students with disabilities must have the same curriculum or the same educational goals. The paper relates that Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), with or without hyperactivity, is becoming an increasingly prevalent problem and that these children are at higher risk for learning, behavioral, and emotional problems.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Issues
Inclusion
Free and Public Education (FAPE)
Due Process
Disabilities
Learning Disabilities
Behavior Disorder: ADD
Mental Retardation
Conclusion
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"Accommodations should be made to enable and enhance the learning experience of the disabled student. Services should be provided that allow the student to participate in as many aspects of the classroom activities as possible. Personnel are to be provided, based on the needs of the student. Staff development and training will be given to all that have need, in order to provide the disabled student with a quality education."
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Learning Disabilities in Society, 2002.
This paper looks at the phenomena of inclusion of students with learning disabilities in a multicultural society.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 28.95
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This 3-page graduate paper in education, addresses the problem of developing teaching strategies for students with learning disabilities.
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Classroom Environment and Learning Disabilities, 2004.
A research design that proposes to determine the most effective classroom environment for students with learning disabilities.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 51.95
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This research design proposes to determine the most effective classroom environment for elementary-school students with learning disabilities by comparing three different classroom environments: Self-contained special education, an inclusive traditional classroom, and an inclusive constructivist classroom.
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Classroom Modifications for Learning Disabilities, 2005.
This paper is a research proposal to study the effects of modifications made for students with learning disabilities in inclusive classroom settings.
3,230 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 101.95
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This paper explains that, from the literature review, it is apparent that modifications made for learning disabled students in a general education, inclusive classroom may be of several types: Self-monitoring, ELO-types of teacher conduct, technology and the presence of para-educators. The author points out that, while each of these has been assessed in isolation by other researchers, it would be interesting to assess the comparative effects of each one in order to ascertain which offered the best outcome for the greatest number of students. The paper proposes the use of both quantitative and qualitative methods as well as extensive use of instructional interviews to assess students' understandings of the subject matter covered in the classroom during the modification or intervention period.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Literature Review
Research Question
Method and Design
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"Multiple researchers also found that self-monitoring procedures were easy to learn and to use, convenient for classroom use and did not require the teacher to take much time from general studies to monitor the students; in addition, it did not require the use of new instructional materials or alteration of general instructional methods. "The results of this study indicate that general academic improvements were achieved without backup consequences," although they did suggest that it was possible use of extrinsic consequences might have resulted in more consistent improvements across all subject areas. In fact, the inconsistencies in the subject matter improvement was regarded by the authors as a limitation to the study."
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Article Critique: The Community Nurse and Learning Disabilities, 2008.
A critique of the research reported by O. Barr in the article "The Evolving Role of Community Nurses for People with Learning Disabilities; Change over an 11-Year-Period".
1,965 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 67.95
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This paper reviews and critiques O. Barr's article "'The Evolving Role of Community Nurses for People with Learning Disabilities; Change over an 11-Year-Period", found in the "Journal of Clinical Nursing". The paper describes the intention of the study, the study's literature review, and the data collection process for the study. The paper further notes that the sample for Barr's study was based on a community of nurses involved directly with people with disabilities and that this sample was very appropriate to address the research problem and the stated objectives of the study. In addition, the paper explains that the research design was quantitative and then examines the results, findings, strengths and weaknesses of the study.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Article Critique
Problem, Purpose, Research Question
Literature Review
Ethical and Legal Issues
Sample- Sampling Design
Research Design
Data Collection: Methods and Strategies
Results and Findings
Strengths and Weaknesses
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"The literature review includes a definition of the concept of learning disabilities as being made up of three aspects. These are a reduce ability to understand new or complex information; a reduced ability for independent coping; and these problems have to be present before the age of 18 years and produce a lasting effect on development. The way that learning abilities are defined will later become one of the variables because the definition determines the nurses' approach and role for these clients. The aspect of coping, for example, means that the nurses do not look upon learning disabilities as simply a matter of cognitive impairments."
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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, AU$ 54.95
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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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Learning Disabilities in Los Angeles Public Schools, 2000.
An overview and an examination of how the Los Angeles Unified School District can better assist children with learning disabilities.
2,634 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 86.95
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This research paper discusses the failure of LAUSD to meet the needs to special ed students. The paper delineates various types of learning disorders, the problems with teaching learning disabled students, and offers solutions to the systems' failure to address problems.
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"Although public schools claim that they are making every effort to adequately educate children with learning disabilities, research of theories by educators and child psychologists suggests that students who are mentally challenged or with learning disabilities are not receiving an appropriate and effective education. Several suggestions by educational experts are: separate classrooms, a new and expanded curriculum, more on-site occupational therapy, and special programs for building esteem and recognizing the achievements of learning disabled students. "
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