learning disabilities
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Learning Disabilities
Learning disabilities are a common condition characterized by difficulties in learning, which do not pertain to any form of physical disability. The academic, learning, speech and language skills are
affected in children diagnosed with learning disabilities.
Learning disabilities private and public schools provide comprehensive education and instruction to
children with LDs (Learning Disabilities).
Prevalence Of Learning Disabilities (US Only)
One among every seven Americans suffer from some form of Learning Disability. The IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) has revealed that 5 percent of the total public school-attending kids in
America have been diagnosed with an LD in 2011. In numbers, this value equals 2.4million.
Values from learning disabilities private schools are not included in this number. Therefore, the combined value will be much greater than the 2.4million count.
Working Models For Special Education Of Children With
Learning DisabilitiesDue to impaired learning abilities, children
diagnosed with an LD may find it difficult to adjust in a regular classroom. The education and
instruction provided in a learning disabilities private school or a public school for that matter
will be much more effective. The curriculum and mode of instruction delivery in the classrooms have been designed around the unique needs of
children with LDs.
The Pull Out Model
The pull out model segregates children with LDs from children without a learning
disability. A homogenous group of students in a self-contained environment is a characteristic feature of the pull out model. This model has
been adopted by many public and private schools for learning disabilities as it is much
easier for them to look after a similar group of students.
The Push In Model
The push in model employs the concept of inclusion, where a heterogeneous group,
which includes children with and without LDs receive education. This model requires the presence of more than one teacher (usually
two) in a classroom. The teachers have clearly defined roles in the classrooms which
function on this model.
Co-teaching
Co-teaching is an effective service delivery model for LDs which blends general and special education. It can be effective only
when the severity of the learning disability is not too high.
Definition: Co-teaching is the practice of two or more teachers providing education in the
same physical space.
The Common Challenges
Millions of children with LDs who go unidentified suffer a lot due to lack of attention
and care. Lack of awareness among people about
learning disabilities still prevails.
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