Specific Learning Disability
Documents
<http://www.isbe.net/spec-ed/pdfs/ld-k-8.pdf> This pamphlet gives information about specific disabilities such as dyslexia, a reading disability, dyscalculia, a math disability, and dyspraxia and dysgraphia which are writing disabilities. It also has lists of symptoms and explains how it would effect a school aged child. <http://www.aacps.org/ studentservices/ld.pdf> This is a brochure specifically made for parents/ guardians who wish to learn more about Specific Learning Disabilities. It answers any questions that they might have. |
Media
The first video is a short video that explains the basics of learning disabilities. The second video is IDEA's video that explains how special education law works with specific learning disabilities. |
Strategies
Some strategies include:
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Speech/ Language Impairments
Documents
<http://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ Pamphlet-7-SSLD 01_09_14.pdf> This pamphlet was written for the parents/ guardians of children with speech or language disabilities. It includes an in depth definition, symptoms to catch it early on and information on how to get a professional assessment. It also explains how the school system might be able to help. <http://web.seru.sa. edu.au/pdfs/CLDSS%20Brochure%20220806.pdf> This brochure explains both the impact and diagnosis of speech/ language disabilities. It goes on to explain ways to find support. |
Media
The first video shows a boy going through speech therapy. In this video they talk about strategies for both the child and the parents of the child. The second video talks about what is considered speech/language impairment and what problems someone with this impairment might have. |
Strategies
Some strategies include:
Resource: <http://www.do2 learn.com/disabilities/ CharacteristicsAndStrategies/ SpeechLanguageImpairment_ Strategies.html> |