The Positive Side of Learning Disabilities
Positive side of learning disabilities
LD OnLine is sharing the positive side of learning disabilities during the Thanksgiving season. We believe that learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, and other challenges can often present possibilities for personal growth and achievement.
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Webcast on reading comprehension available
Reading Rockets, the sister Web site to LD OnLine, has launched Make Reading Count: Effective Strategies for Teaching Comprehension. The presenters are:
- Isabel Beck, Professor of Education and Senior Scientist, University of Pittsburgh
- Nanci Bell, Director and CEO, Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
- Sharon Walpole, Assistant Professor, School of Education, University of Delaware
Nanci Bell suggested that educators teach people with dyslexia reading comprehension by:
- Asking students to picture what they read. Say, "What are you picturing for a skyscraper?" rather than "What is the meaning of skyscraper?"
- Asking students to write in a way that will create a picture for someone. This makes them get adjectives, color, number, and structure words. It makes their writing richer.
Context cues in reading
Dr. Louise Spear-Swerling discusses context cues in reading and encourages teachers to use them to help students in comprehension. She also explains why context cues should not be used to identify words, particularly for children who have learning disabilities.
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Featured articles
From the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities
- Learning Disabilities and Young Children: Identification and Intervention
The National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities developed an overview on screening, diagnosing and serving children age four or younger. The document was developed for researchers, administrators, and people who need an academic overview.
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For parents
- A Mother Brings Out Her Child's Abilities
A mother tells how she realized that her child had "made it" when he advocated for himself to obtain accommodation on a grammar test. She began a new career as a "lemonade maker" helping children with lots of lemons (learning differences negatively affecting their lives) turn their burdensome sour fruit into sweet success.
read more >>After you are inspired, please visit our section Especially for Parents for ideas on how to help your child.
For people with learning disabilities
- My Learning Disability Is a Positive Asset
Jamie Janover describes how his learning disability has turned out to be his greatest strength and positive asset. He gives tips that will "help anyone with a learning disability deal with their learning and attention challenges."
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For teachers
- The Qualities of a Great Teacher
A nueropsychologist and former middle special education teacher lists the qualities of an ideal teacher for kids with learning disabilities. "I am optimistic," he says, "for I have been to the classroom (hundreds of them, in fact) and there is light."
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Teacher tips needed
If you are an educator and have worked with students with learning disabilities, tell us your ideas on how to educate them. We are considering a special feature with your tips.
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For sample classroom tips, read the following article:
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