Chapters 5-7 Review

 In most cases, the cause of a learning disability is:

• Physiological

• Not known

• Curricular

• Environmental

 The term learning disabilities refers to:

• A specific medical condition resulting in difficult learning

• A diverse group of disorders impacting learning

• A group of students that are unable to learn

• Any difficulty in learning

What are accommodations? Please share examples

 Recent research concerning the cause of ADHD reveals:

• Diet plays a major role in hyperactivity

• Video games and TV alter brain functions

• ADHD cannot be explained because it does not truly exist

• It is the result of a disorder of the brain and contributing factors from environmental and physiological factors

1. Identify at 3-5 key characteristics that are associated with ADD/ADHD.

Which of the following is true about an educational diagnosis of ADHD?

• No testing is required if a student already has a medical diagnosis of ADHD

• Its main purpose is to qualify the student for special education services

• Educational diagnoses can be used to receive medication without Dr. approval

• If qualifies, the student receives services under the category of learning disabilities

What is the formal category name (established in IDEA) for students who have emotional and behavioral disorders?

• Emotional Disturbance

• Emotional Behavioral Disorders

• Social-Emotional Delays

• Mental Health Disorders

Share at least one tip or strategy for working with students who experience emotional/behavioral problems.

What is the purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?

• To determine the cause for the student’s behavior and what interventions would be best

• To identify a student’s risk level for self-harm or suicidal behaviors

• To diagnose a child with an emotional behavioral disorder

• To create a specific plan for how the team will proactively/reactively respond to behaviors

Outside of just academic difficulties, what are other cognitive or social/emotional impacts that students with learning disabilities are more likely to experience?