Understand what a learning disability is, learn the definition of mild learning disability, and see examples of learning disabilities including...
Positive consequences are the rewarding results of a behavior deemed desirable. When an individual’s behavior is followed by a positive consequence, then the person is more likely to exhibit that behavior again. Of course, this is the opposite of negative consequences, in which the result of a...
Accessible fontsare particularly beneficial for people with dyslexia, a learning disability that affects the part of the brain that processes language and impacts how a person reads and understands written material. For people with dyslexia, written words can be hard to understand and comprehend. As ...
A brain disability occurs due to brain injury and it can range from mild to severe, and most of the times, it is difficult to know the extent of the damage in the beginning. Acquiredbrain injuryoccurs after birth and is a result of disease, trauma, infection or lack of oxygen. It is ...
Contingent reinforcement has its roots in Skinner’s theory of learningknown as operant conditioning(Skinner, 1965). According to operant conditioning, the consequences of a behavior determine the likelihood of it occurring again. Behaviors that are reinforced are more likely to occur again, whereas ...
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Add in a learning disability, trauma, food insecurity, and who knows what else…why do we act surprised and disappointed when a child cannot self-regulate? As children grow and learn about the world around them, they begin to develop these skills. Still, many need direct instruction in self...
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Before we delve into this one, let me clarify that I’m not saying your child must get straight A’s as a house rule. That may just not be possible for some kids, whether due to a learning disability or some other issue that comes into play. ...
I have Dyslexia. I tell you this not for sympathy but for you to understand that I have had obstacles. I have overcome struggles caused by Dyslexia. Despite having a learning disability, I got into Monty Tech, I got into the toughest shop which is health occ, I have an A average in ...