Learning disability (LD) is found in 3% to 4% of the population, although some estimates are substantially higher (Hynd, Obrzut, Hayes, & Becker, 1986). Until recently it was generally believed that learning disabilities would be outgrown. Young adults with learning disabilities, however, are ...
On the heels of our daughter Laila’s graduation from high school (thank the Lord!), I found the leading learning disability practice in our area and sent Laila for an eight-hour behavioral assessment. She drove to the North Side of Chicago and participated in the assessment herself. It was...
- 《Learning Disabilities Research & Practice》 被引量: 93发表: 2014年 Understanding reading disability: A case study approach Through three case studies of male adults (taped sessions of individual instruction), Johnston examines the psychological and social determinants of readin... P Johnston - ...
Assessment for learning:Conducting formative assessments and using the results to adjust and improve teaching and learning strategies during a unit or course Assessment as learning:Engaging students in self-assessment and reflection to monitor and enhance their learning Student assessment is unarguably a c...
Purpose - This is the second of two papers which aims to describe the development of a sex offender assessment and treatment service for men with intellectual disability (ID) within a community ID service. The first paper by McBrien et al. in 2010 described the mapping of need, the ...
A flow-chart model of assessment and intervention for the Australian education system is demonstrated, which draws on two case studies ("Katie" currently attending university and "Jamie" currently in year 8) with the provision of Australian and International research and literature to validate the ...
, design-led approach to identifying the sensory preferences and special interests of adults with autism to inform the design of residential accommodation. ... C Lowe,K Gaudion,C Mcginley,... - 《Tizard Learning Disability Review》 被引量: 2发表: 2014年 The Earlier, the Better? An In-Dep...
The results of the assessment need to be made available in an easy-to-understand format to the individual and to those involved in their care, so that recommendations can be implemented. Conclusion: Key elements to a successful eye examination with adults who have learning disabilities are ...
Taylor & Francis Online :: Communication partners: Enhancing participation in life and communication for adults with aphasia in natural settings - Aphasiol... Communication partners is a novel aphasia treatment plan whose aim is to restore a sense of purpose, direction, and control to daily life...
Development of a rating scale to assess social skill deficits in mentally retarded adults In the current study, two experiments were conducted to establish the reliability of a scale developed with persons of normal intelligence for the assessme... JL Matson,WJ Helsel,AS Bellack,... - 《Applie...