Learning Disabilities Questions From Parents

2.

Learning disabilities could affect which of the following areas? (Check all that apply).

Basic Reading Skills and/or Reading Comprehension
Math Calculation and/or Math Reasoning
Written Expression
Visual and/or Auditory Acuity

Correct Answer(s)

A. Basic Reading Skills and/or Reading Comprehension
A. Math Calculation and/or Math Reasoning
A. Written Expression

Explanation

A specific learning disability is a neurological disorder in which a student has a significant deficit in processing information. These deficits may impact some or all of the following areas: basic reading skills and/or reading comprehension, math calculation and/or math reasoning, and written expression. Deficits in visual or auditory acuity (seeing and hearing) are medical conditions which should be considered before exploring the possibility of a learning disability.

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3.

Dyslexia and learning disabilities are the same thing.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Dyslexia is a term that generally describes any reading disorder. Learning disabilities may affect areas other than reading; for example, math or written language. In addition, learning disabilities are educationally defined and some students with 'dyslexia' may meet the requirement for identification for special education services as a learning disabled student, while others may not.

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4.

Couldn't my child fix this disability by trying harder?.

Yes
No

Correct Answer

A. No

Explanation

A learning disability is a neurological condition that will not go away by trying harder. However, as with any challenge in life, extra effort, persistence with difficult tasks, learning new strategies, and keeping a positive attitude can increase your child's chances of successfully managing this disability and keeping its impact to a minimum.

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5.

A learning disability is identified by the following:

A blood test
An 'IQ' test
A comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation
Failing classes; poor grades

Correct Answer

A. A comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation

Explanation

In the school system, evaluation of a learning disability is conducted by a team made up of the parent/guardian and several professionals experienced and trained in such evaluation. Some of the factors that are considered as part of the evaluation include: family and medical history, attendance, school history, current and prior academic progress, response to interventions, classroom observation, and results from individually administered assessments in the areas of cognitive processing and academic achievement. Additional assessments in other areas may also be conducted. The results of the comprehensive evaulation are reviewed by the team to identify a learning disability.

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Learning Disabilities Questions From Parents

People with learning disabilities always have lower than average intelligence.

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Learning disabilities could affect which of the following areas? (Check all that apply).

Dyslexia and learning disabilities are the same thing.

Couldn't my child fix this disability by trying harder?.

A learning disability is identified by the following: