PPT-Communication and Learning disabilities

Incidence of Speech Language and Communication Disorders   A survey carried out in Ireland in 1988 reported that 712 of all people with learning disabilities have some degree of impairment in communication. Problems. Learning . Disorders. Learning . disabilities are problems that affect the brain's ability to receive, process, analyze, or store information. These problems can make it difficult for a student to learn as quickly as someone who isn't affected by learning disabilities.. Learning Objectives. -Discuss Assumptions, Stereotypes and Generalizations. -Define Culture and Cultural Competency. -Learn about Disability and Various Types of Disabilities. -Understanding Service Animals and Other Accommodations. Rosemary Hardy. Sharon Manson. Person First Language. Recognize the . person. first, not their disability. . See them as an individual , not someone with a disability.. . “Kyle is a student with a hearing impairment. BULLYING PREVENTION. . The Power Of STORY TELLING. Information is Power. Creative thinking. . Engaging Dialogue. Resources. . David. (2001). Five-years-old. PACER . Center. PACER CENTER. Founded in 1977, PACER Center was created by parents of children and youth with disabilities to help other parents and families facing similar challenges. Today, PACER Center expands opportunities and enhances the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families. PACER is staffed primarily by parents of children with disabilities.. Twice-Exceptional Students. Underrepresented in Gifted Programs. Frequently Struggle. Unique Talents Overlooked. In Danger of Dropping Out. Primarily Three Categories. Students enrolled in a Gifted Program but not identified with a learning disability . Adapted presentation by . Soyoung. Park. Stanford Graduate School of Education. ELL SCASS Meeting June 24, 2014. 1. Think of 2 or 3 important policy and/or practice related questions about ELLs with disabilities that you would like to have answers to (if they exist).. Jim Blair. Consultant Nurse Learning Disability. Twitter @. jimgblair. Everybody’s. . Life Has Worth. There. is more to a person than having a learning disability. All you see is not all there is. James Ridley. (Senior Lecturer, Edge Hill University). Joint Royal College of Nursing/British Geriatrics Society Conference. 2015. Workshop aims. Define the concept of “Growing Older”, and consider the implications for the learning disabled population. . 3. 4. Brief History of the Field. Brief History of the Field. Early history: Babies were often left to die if they were physically “defective”. Middle Ages: Religious influences resulted in more humane care. Education and Training. What is a learning disability?. How are they identified?. Identification Process. Intervention. Evaluations. ARD Committee. Modifications. Accommodations. Problems. Reading. Writing. Module 2. Module 2. Syndrome specific information . Down’s Syndrome. Prader Willi Syndrome. Autism. Sensory integration. Challenging Behaviour. Reasonable adjustments. Why do a Learning Disabilities Annual Health Check?. & Dyslexia: Presentation for . Learning For Life. Katie Johansen, M.A. ., Manager Learning Services. Children’s Hospital Colorado. 2. Definition of a Learning Disability. A Learning Disability is a general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders resulting in:. Michael Richardson, MPA. 1. Learning Objectives. Learn about the resources available through the ADA National Network. Understand the basics of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it applies to healthcare . : . Putting People First. <?xml version="1.0. "?><All Questions . />. <?xml version="1.0. "?><All Answers . />. <?xml version="1.0"?><Settings><. answerBulletFormat.