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Learning Disabilities

m is a written agreement between the parents and the school about what the child needs and what will be done to address those needs. It is more important for a team to work together on educating the child. The assessment process must come first and then followed by the development of the individual education program. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) states that individual education program must be drawn up by the educational team and must include the student’s present levels of academic performance, annual goals for the student, short-term instructional objectives related to the annual goal, special education and related services that will provided, and transition planning for older students. Unity among special class teachers, parents, resource room teachers, regular class teachers, and others will facilitate the overall development of a child with learning disabilities.Some teachers who have worked closely with the learning disabled have provided a list of effective and helpful strategies. For example, it is important to recognize and praise the student’s strengths. By using short sentences and a simple vocabulary, the learning disabled student will understand and remember lessons more clearly. The provision of opportunities for success in a supportive atmosphere helps to build self-esteem. Positive reinforcement of appropriate social skills at school in home is another effective strategy. Teachers can use these methods to improve the quality of learning of their students. Children need the most support from their parents as they face their learning disabilities. It is important that a parent takes the time to listen to their child as much as they can. By accepting the child for what he is and for his human potential for growth and development, allows the child to improve while also maintaining a realistic world view. It is important to help the child to correct his own errors and mistakes...

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