Quiz 1 Flashcards
The term learning disabilities has been used since the first national organization meeting of parent groups and professionals in
1963
A growing trend in terms of the educational setting for students with learning disabilities and related mild disabilities is
General Education Classes
The largest number of students with learning disabilities served by the schools are ages
10-14
The definition of learning disabilities include which of the following?
neurological factors
difficulties with academic and learning tasks
exclusion of other causes
cognitive processing factors
discrepancy between potential and achievement
In what year was the first special education law to provide special education (Public Law 94-142) passed by Congress?
1975
In the historical development of the field of learning disabilities, medical scientists in the early foundation phase concentrated on studying
The functions and dysfunctions of the human brain
List the four general age groups of individuals with learning disabilities and related mild disabilities, and a characteristic of each age level.
Preschool Children-
Poor motor development, speech impediments, language delays and slow cognitive and concept development.
Elementary Children -
Mostly emotional and social problems
Secondary -
Self concept problems, emotional problems and social problems
Adult life -
Reading and nonverbal social disabilities
What is the approximate percentage of children in the general population identified under the category of learning disabilities?
5%
Mild disabilities typically include students from all of the following categories except
deaf and blind
a cross-categorical grouping, including several categories of disability.
mild disabilities
The largest number of students with learning disabilities served by the schools are
Boys
