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How to Identify Learning Disabilities in Students (Does the student show…
How to Identify Learning Disabilities in Students
Does the student show signs of struggling in class?
Inform parents after trail session to see if behavior is temporary, or tell parents you will watch to see if behavior is temporary
Yes
Does the student have a shorter attention span or seem overwhelmed with tasks?
Yes
Take movement breaks in lesson
No
Is student avoiding or missing more school than should be?
No
Yes
Keep a "catch up notebook"
Use friends to help encourage student
Keep a class blog or online communication
Does the student make careless mistakes or miss details?
Yes
Assign a partner
Implement reward chart for assignments/tasks completed
Take assignments one step at a time
Create teaching videos to upload or provide lesson print outs
No
Does the student lack interest in activities they otherwise enjoy?
Yes
Give choices to student (using tic-tack-toe board)
Show how information can be useful in outside settings or implemented to other things
Use hand's on learning
Tailor lesson to student's interest instead of a general one
Does Behavior still continue?
2 more items...
No
Does the student exhibit poor test grades or unclear understanding of materials?
No
Yes
Work in small groups
Give extra time on assignments
Use a variety of examples and media tools
Sit student closer to the board
Offer different types of free study time
Does student have issues interacting with others or expressing themselves to others?
No
Yes
Give small whiteboard so student could write out answers
Show effective methods of verbal communication
Use non-verbal communication
No
Continue with daily education methods
By Haley Ware
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