Chapter 1. Learning Disabilities: A Field in Transition

Slide 1:Chapter 1. Learning Disabilities: A Field in Transition

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The Federal Definition IDEA’97 ICLD Definition NJCLD Definition -Psychological process disorder -Difficulty in learning -Not due to other causes -Severe discrepancy -Social Skills -Occurs with other conditions - CNS disorders -Heterogeneous disorders -Intrinsic to the individual -With other conditions Definitions of Learning Disabilities

Slide 3:Common Elements in the Definitions

Central Nervous System Dysfunction Uneven Growth Pattern /Psychological Processing Deficits Discrepancy Between Potential and Achievement Exclusion of Other Causes

Slide 4:Percentage of Students with Learning Disabilities

Slide 5:Age Span of Learning Disabilities Population

Preschool children Elementary-age children Secondary students Adults

Slide 6:Ages that Children with LD Are Identified

Slide 7: Composition of Students with Disabilities