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Learning Disabilities

Learning Disabilities. Marla Kierstead, M.Sc. C. Psych. Assoc. Psychology Department Dufferin -Peel Catholic District School Board. Definition of a Learning Disability. The official definition of a learning disability (LD) from the Learning Disability Association of Ontario is….

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Learning Disabilities

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  1. Learning Disabilities Marla Kierstead, M.Sc. C. Psych. Assoc. Psychology Department Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

  2. Definition of a Learning Disability • The official definition of a learning disability (LD) from the Learning Disability Association of Ontario is…. • A disorder that affects the acquisition, retention, understanding, organization or use of verbal and/or non-verbal information.

  3. More on the definition…. • The disorders result from impairments in one of more psychological processes related to learning • A person with a learning disability has intellectual abilities within the ‘broad average range’ • Their academic skills are below what would be expected given their level of cognitive abilities because of their processing deficits

  4. What are psychological Processes? • There are many psychological processes that impact on one’s ability to learn • Psychological Processes include….. • Phonological processing • Memory and attention • Language processing • Processing speed • Executive Function (planning, monitoring etc.) • Visual-spatial processing • Perceptual-motor processing

  5. How do LDs affect an individual? • There are many areas of functioning that can be impacted by LDs • An LD can affect….. • Organization and focus • Social skills • Physical interaction with the environment • Academics

  6. How is an LD diagnosed? • A learning disability is diagnosed through a psychological assessment • A diagnosis of a learning disability can only be done by a member of the College of Physicians or a member of the College of Psychologists

  7. What is MID? • Mild Intellectual Disability is NOT a diagnosis • It is a term created by the Ministry of Education to describe a student who has below average intellectual abilities • Generally these students have developed a level of academic skills which are commensurate with their level of cognitive functioning • Each board uses this category differently because it is NOT a diagnosis

  8. IEP’s and LD’s • A student with a learning disability requires an IEP which provides the required level of support for that student • Each student’s IEP is individualized based on their learning profile including strengths and weakness • In order for them to meet their potential they must be provided with the appropriate supports for their learning profile

  9. For further information psychology staff can be contacted through the school team.

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