Test #2

Question 1

Definition of Learning Disability

Answer 1

A disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, which may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen, think, read, speak, write, spell, or do mathematical calculations.

Question 2

Exclusions from the Definition of Learning Disability

Answer 2

• Not caused by a visual, hearing, or motor impairment
• Limited English Proficiency
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Emotional Disturbance
• Cultural Difference
• Economical Disadvantage

Question 3

Definition of Communication Disorders

Answer 3

ASHA Definition
An impairment in the ability to receive, send, process, and comprehend concepts of verbal, nonverbal, and graphic symbol systems.

IDEA Definition
A communication disorder, such as stuttering, impaired articulation, a language impairment, or a voice impairment that adversely affects a child’s educational performance.

Question 4

Three Categories of Communication Disorders

Answer 4

• Verbal Symbol: Tone of voice, accents, animation of speech, speed.
• Nonverbal Symbol: Body language, hand gestures, expressions.
• Graphic Symbol: Picture, thumbs up, high five… Emoji.